Key features of this programme

- Programme of academic modules delivered by Bucks's Department of Tourism, building on our experience of delivering the Airline and Airport Management Honours Degree
- Pilot theory and practical flight training by CCAT (Cabair College of Air Training), one of the UK's foremost providers of commercial pilot training courses
- Opportunity to undertake some of the flying training at CCAT's facility in Florida, USA (in the summer of the second year)
- Successful students awarded BA (Hons) in Air Transport and Commercial Pilot
- Licence with Instrument Rating and Multi Crew Cooperation(frozen ATPL)
- The acquisition of specialist knowledge in the area of airline / airport operations
- Opportunities to participate in a wide range of educational visits in the UK
- Use of real-life case studies to support inter-active teaching and
learning programmes
Employment Opportunities
Successful graduates may apply for First Officer posts with airlines. Suitable employment opportunities in the tourism industry are also likely to be in areas of operations or marketing in a wide range of organisations, in particular, those in the civil aviation business. Some of the larger organisations in the sector, such as British Airways and BAA plc, offer a limited number of placements on management trainee programmes.

Typical Offer

All students applying for this programme will need to gain:

· Two A Level/Vocational A Level passes C/C or equivalent or 160+ UCAS tariff points, Edexcel National Diploma (Distinction) or equivalent.

· Passes at C or above in GCSE English and mathematics

· ICAO Class 1 Medical certificate (obtained from the Civil Aviation Authority)

· Successful completion of aptitude test

· Mature students will be considered on an individual basis.

Please note - Your personal statement and tutor's statement are extremely important to the application and these are also used as a guide in the decision making process.

For more information on this course, please email John Furley (Course Leader) here.