I'm a student from Sri Lanka. What is the procedure to join a pilot academy, and are there full scholarships available?
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Category: How to apply
Date asked: Monday, April 21, 2025
Last reviewed: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Kate R.
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Hi.
To be eligible for the Speedbird Pilot Academy you must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted. A visa will not be sufficient to meet these requirements.
We wish you all the best in following your dreams.
Kate
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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