On 16th April 2024, Skyborne marked five years of its flagship Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme. Since the first trainees arrived at Gloucestershire Airport in 2019, the course has been a cornerstone of Skyborne’s commitment to providing premier aviation training.   Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne, says: “I feel incredibly proud of what we have achieved in five short years. From the academy’s formation, building bespoke training facilities, acquiring aircraft and simulators and welcoming our first trainees, to where we are today; the journey has been remarkable. Ou ..read more

Join us to hear more about the upcoming Speedbird Pilot Academy. We are delighted to be the EXCLUSIVE UK Partner for the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy.   Join us online to hear more about the course, the entry criteria, how to apply and what you can expect from the selection process.  We are running various sessions over the next few weeks, with guest appearances from British Airways. Click the link below and select which online webinar you would like to attend. We look forward to meeting you! Register here The post British Airways Speedbird Academy webinars appear ..read more

Skyborne has welcomed the first Speedbird Pilot Academy trainees on their fully sponsored path to the flight deck with British Airways. Skyborne was announced as the official UK partner for the Speedbird Pilot Academy in September 2023. The scheme saw more than 20,000 applicants in its first year and a highly competitive process, including online assessments, video and face-to-face interviews, as well as an assessment day with British Airways. Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne, says: “This is a life-changing initiative. By removing training costs British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy levels the ..read more

Skyborne Airline Academy would like to invite you to attend its free Open Day on Saturday 3rd August at Gloucestershire Airport, Skyborne HQ. Tour our academy and find out more about the types of courses we have to offer. Talk to our experienced flight instructors, current trainees and selection team who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Don’t forget to find time to check out the industry’s first fixed-base Boeing 737 MAX FTD Simulator and our DA-42 Simulators, which are located at the heart of our 13,000 square foot training centre. Our Diamond DA-42 aircraft will also be on d ..read more

Skyborne Airline Academy would like to invite you to attend its free Open Day on Saturday 8th June at Gloucestershire Airport, Skyborne HQ. Tour our academy and find out more about the types of courses we have to offer. Talk to our experienced flight instructors, current trainees and selection team who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Don’t forget to find time to check out the industry’s first fixed-base Boeing 737 MAX FTD Simulator and our DA-42 Simulators, which are located at the heart of our 13,000 square foot training centre. Our Diamond DA-42 aircraft will also be on dis ..read more

Skyborne Airline Academy would like to invite you to attend its free Open Day on Saturday 11th May at Gloucestershire Airport, Skyborne HQ. Tour our academy and find out more about the types of courses we have to offer. Talk to our experienced flight instructors, current trainees and selection team who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Don’t forget to find time to check out the industry’s first fixed-base Boeing 737 MAX FTD Simulator and our DA-42 Simulators, which are located at the heart of our 13,000 square foot training centre. Our Diamond DA-42 aircraft will also be on dis ..read more

Gloucestershire, UK – 06 April 2022: Skyborne Airline Academy is today unveiling a comprehensive benefits package to ease the financial barriers for prospective airline pilots in the UK and enhance their education. All trainees on Skyborne’s UK CAA Integrated ATPL programme will be enrolled onto the BSc (Hons) degree from the University of West London (UWL) at no extra cost. In addition, the first 100 successful applicants to commence training between 1st May and 30th September 2022 will benefit from £10,000 off the cost of their training, thanks to a new £1million Sky ..read more

Skyborne Airline Academy would like to invite you to attend its free Open Day on Saturday 3rd February at Gloucestershire Airport, Skyborne HQ. Tour our academy and find out more about the types of courses we have to offer. Talk to our experienced flight instructors, current trainees and selection team who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Don’t forget to find time to check out the industry’s first fixed-base Boeing 737 MAX FTD Simulator and our DA-42 Simulators, which are located at the heart of our 13,000 square foot training centre. Our Diamond DA-42 aircraft will also be on ..read more

Interview with Greg Whitaker from Low Cost and Regional Airline Business. Lee Woodward started Skyborne, one of the most modern and best equipped flight schools in the UK. But he dreams of the day when he can extend pilot training to even more people. Lee Woodard is in a good mood. This is hardly surprising as Skyborne, the pilot training academy that he co-founded and is CEO of, has just received the news that it has been selected by BA to be its partner for the airline’s ‘Speedbird’ training programme, where talented candidates are given the opportunity to begin a rewarding career ..read more

Skyborne is marking the graduation of 69 UK CAA Integrated and Modular ATPL trainees, with many having already secured pilot positions with leading airlines. The new graduates will join carriers such as Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 and Loganair, with 22 trainees joining easyJet alone, prompting the company’s chief operating officer to attend the graduation ceremony in Gloucestershire as a guest of honour. Lee Woodward, Chief Executive Officer, Skyborne, says: “I am immensely proud of our graduates, with a significant proportion already embarking on what I know from experience is the most rewarding job ..read more