
Hi, I am Hetvi this year I am going to sit my GCSEs and I am going to turn 16 as well so can I apply in this scheme.
10 views
Anonymous asked a question to Pilots
Category: Eligibility
Date asked: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Last reviewed: Friday, September 5, 2025
Chloe H.
Captain
Hello Hetvi -
You'll need to be at least 17 years of age to apply and 18 years of age to start training. Further criteria are listed below:
- Six GCSEs grade A-C or 4-9, including Maths, English Language and a Science or equivalent qualifications
- Fluent in English (and, if applicable, have achieved ICAO Level 6 on completion of training). For non-native English speakers, you will need a certificate proving you have achieved International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Level 5.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in any individual area (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). This must be the Academic test, not General Training
- A valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
- Your height must be between 1.57m (5'2") and 1.90m (6'3"). If you’re taller than 1.90m, you may submit an application, but may be required to undergo a functionality check
- Able to obtain and hold a UK CAA Class 1 medical with no restrictions and meet British Airways medical criteria
- Before training starts, you must have completed referencing and pre-employment checks to the satisfactory standard and supply satisfactory UK and international Criminal Record Checks
If you satisfy all the above and the Academy opens again for applications next year, then we welcome an application from you!
Chloe
Friday, September 5, 2025
Did you find this discussion helpful?
Related discussions
How do I get into Cabin Crew positions?If I become a pilot do I get free hotel stays after my flight and do I get to keep the points? And are the hotels nice?Do we earn frequent flyer miles for travelling and can we use the lounge as pilots?Do inflight managers only fly long haul?Do Inflight managers at LHR only fly long haul?How can you help me to join cabin crew team as i hv experience of 16yrs of flying with kuwait airline?Will I have to retake Maths in College?Does the speedbird pilot academy only train you for the A320, or can you have a preference as to which aircraft?As a non citizen can I try for multi Millon pound training initiative??Hi, Is 40 years old too old to apply for the Speedbird Academy? Also is there anything i can learn to help me stand out?Am i eligible to join heathrow aircraft maintenance engineering program as a malaysian citizen and can pay visa myself?Fully funded Speedbird Pilot AcademyCould anyone share some valuable tips to help me prepare for an Airport Manager interview?Can an indian join British Airways pilot training program.When are British Airways recruiting ground staff at Heathrow, please?