Degree Courses with Commercial Pilot Training

Cabair are proud to partner some of the UK's leading universities in offering degree programmes which incorporate commercial pilot training.

Both our Commercial pilot training schools - CCAT at Cranfield (Cabair Integrated) and EPTA at Bournemouth and Wycombe (Cabair Modular) partner a university to offer commercial pilot training as part of a degree course. They are becoming more and more popular with time. One of the attractions is that it allows a student to gain a degree AND pursue his or her vocation as an airline pilot. There is an element of 'fallback' built into the concept in as much as if the graduate does not secure first officer position right away, the degree achieved puts them in a better position to gain work generally - though we hope our students achieve their goal of a right hand seat in the cockpit of a commercial airliner.

Cabair College of Air Training at Cranfield (CCAT) offer two programmes in conjunction with Buckinghamshire New University:

BA (Hons) in Air Transport with Airline Pilot Training

UCAS Code / Course Code: H490
Qualification/Level: BA (Hons)
Mode of study: Full Time
Duration: 3 Years
Location: High Wycombe Campus
Entry requirements: UCAS tariff score between 240-280 points

This is an 18 month part-time programme for a BA or a two year part-time programme for a BA (Hons). It is conducted at High Wycombe for the first three months and then Cranfield, UK and Orlando, Florida, USA thereafter. The commercial pilot training in this course is Integrated training.

Students can qualify for a PPL (Private Pilot’s Licence) whilst gaining specialist knowledge of operations and management of the air transport industry. In addition, students can gain a frozen ATPL (Air Transport Pilots Licence) for commercial flying. Students who successfully complete all the academic modules in their third year at Buckinghamshire New University and all the CCAT modules will be awarded a BA (Hons) degree in Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training, plus a Commercial Pilot Licence with 'Instrument Rating' and 'Multi-Crew Co-operation Certificate' (Frozen ATPL). This will enable graduates to apply for first officer positions on airlines.

For further information about this course, visit the CCAT web site here. You can also visit the BNU web site here.

BA (Hons) in Air Transport with Commercial Pilot Training

UCAS Code / Course Code: N490
Qualification/Level: BA (Hons)
Mode of study: Full Time
Duration: 3 Years
Location: High Wycombe Campus
Entry requirements: UCAS tariff score between 240-280 points

The BA (Hons) Air Transport with Pilot Training degree prepares students to work within the aviation field and to attain the necessary qualification for the award of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL). This degree programme has been developed with Cabair College of Air Training (Cabair) which provides students with a qualification that is becoming more relevant in the air industry.

Students can qualify for a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) whilst gaining specialist knowledge of operations and management of the air transport industry.

The course is aimed at those who wish to develop the skills for employment in the aviation sector. Mature students or those currently employed in the industry can benefit from the opportunity to update their skills and knowledge and explore the full range of opportunities for employment in the aviation sector. The PPL qualification provides added value and enables those who, at a later date, wish to continue their flying career to study further towards the award of a frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL).

For further information about this course, visit the BNU web site here.

Foundation Degree in Aviation Studies for Commercial Pilot Training with optional BSc (Hons) top-up

This is a 2 year full-time course based at European Pilot Training Academy (EPTA) at Bournemouth with an optional one year full-time or two year part-time BSc (Hons) top-up. The degree course is designed to provide you with a broad base of knowledge and help you gain employment within aviation, in particular, the airline industry. It also aims to provide not only a suitable progression route to an honours degree programme, but the educational base for commercial pilot programmes and the opportunity to enter a life-long learning curve of achievement. The commercial pilot training in this course is Modular training.

Graduates from the foundation degree may enter the final year of the BSc (Hons) in Aviation Studies. This programme is delivered at Kingston and is available in a one year full time or two year part time mode. Subjects covered will include aerospace technology, aircraft maintenance and logistics, business applications, air transport economics and various individual and group projects.

For further information about this course, visit the EPTA web site here.