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  • My biggest dream is to come a pilot, im 13 years old im pracetising flight simulator everyday so i can learn the buttons.

  • My dream could become a reality! I have always wanted to fly for BA, I start my PPL training soon and am going to start GCSE's soon. This was a great video and gave me a lot of information!

  • what happen if i am mexican and i want to be a british pilot? i can or i cant ?

  • hi- please visit the future pilots website for futher information.........cause im not a real pilot nor a real person.

  • hello

  • When will you begin taking applications again? I am 17 almost 18 from the US and would love to fly for BA

  • @magicmike1122

    LOL...have you even earned your private pilot certificate yet? You have a long way to go before any major air-carrier will hire you, my friend....

  • "enables anybody from any background, regardless of there financial circumstances to pursue their aspiration", i think he meant to say " regardless of there financial circumstances, just as long as you happen to have £84,000 lying around for a deposit"

  • Hi, could you advise when you will re-open for applications? Thanks.

  • Lol .. future pilot program enables anybody regardless of financial ... um .. no ... small print ... deposit of 84k required. I don't think that 'anybody' can do that. (Me included)

  • "5 x GCSEs A-C including one science" - it troubles me greatly that someone could be in command of a commercial aircraft without so much as a GCSE or A level in physics.

  • I'm a flight simulator engineer, I know the Airbuses back to front and upside down with thousands of simulation flight hours, I wouldn't apply for the simple fact that I don't have access to the kind of funds/bonds required to secure a position. You would think that being on the 'inside' of aviation you may be able to 'pull strings' ? .... Wrong ! And its a shame, because there are millions of good suitable people out here, who are held back by one thing..... Money, Good luck to all, let's get

  • I love it. If you visit the site it gives the whole 'Welcome future pilot' deal, and at the bottom....'This program is closed for applications'. DOH!

  • woah, BA roxx! greets from Germany!

  • Nice video.!! They say you only need 5 gcse, but other ba pilots say you also need a levels as well as a degree. So which is true?

    Please tell me.

  • @kunkundhindsa Hi - please visit the Future Pilots website for more information on this. Thanks.

  • @kunkundhindsa You need 5 GCSE's grade A-C and thats it. A-levels are a bonus if there are many pilots all wanting the same job as you will stand out and the degree definetly isnt needed. :)

  • @kunkundhindsa You will be required to have 5 GCSE's (A-C) grade, including maths and a science, preferably physics, and 2 (A-Levels), again in maths and physics. Another qualification which would be useful is a degree of a HND, but this isn't a direct requirement. Also, it is good to have some experience, such as joining cadets from a younger age, or more physical hands-on experience via. private flight training. The 'DOE' award is also worth considering.

  • @kunkundhindsa i see they responded to you but yet they could not answere your question on here, gotta make you get on there site get those hits make that money.

  • I love aeronautics, but I have a degree in chemical engineering. What a wonderful invitation by British Airways. I hope all of you aspiring pilots the best of luck!!!

  • @ab123xz You're over-qualified.

  • "The qualifications you would need to become a pilot are five GCSE's, enthusiasm, determination, absolute commitment..."

    and a non regional, RP accent by the sounds of it! ;)

  • Is there an age limit?

  • Sounds a bit too easy to me - I went to a presentation by a pilot training company at Heathrow, and they said you need to have a science degree - and that you need a minimum deposit of £30,000 just to get started. They also said there is a future global shortfall of pilots but I'm not sure I believe them to be honest. This is a path I'd like to pursue but I don't feel confident either economically (taxi driver) or academically (no A levels). Perhaps I will just stick to light props.....

  • Could holding a Private Pilot License be positive to join this programme?

  • How does it work If you're not from Britain ?

  • @imemyself78 Hi - please visit the Future Pilots website for further information. Thanks.

  • The girl with the twin bars doesn't sit on the left.

  • Hello, @FlyBritishAirways I'm interested in starting my career as a pilot in June / July. Initially I intended to take a degree in aeronautical sciences in Portugal, but now I got interested after seeing this video.

    What do I need since I have not started any specific course to be a pilot?

  • @HDMI85 Hi - please visit the Future Pilots website for further information. Thanks.

  • I wanted to be a pilot long time ago hence the youtube name, with 85,000+ Simulator Hours in 737's 747's 777's But I have a neurological disorder so that exludes me out. :(

  • the information i need isn't on the website i need a contact for someone in ba so i can get answers where should i look

  • @krugerfuchs Hi - please use the general contact form on the British Airways website. Thanks

  • @FlyBritishAirways ok thanks

  • Great-looking FO at 0:47 too.. :)

  • flying is simply awesome :)

  • When do BA start recruiting for ground staff at LHR?

  • I am currently 14 and may be doing a recreational pilot course, hoping to get a scholarship into a scholarship at age 16 into a school offering a PPL course, then going into university/college to do a 3 year Bachelor of Aviation with CPL plus IR, and frozen ATPL plus IR. I probably will have to buy an aircraft to get my 1500 hours, then stay on regional airlines, but I would love to work for BA.

    Airlines that make videos like this seem to be very welcoming, thanks!

  • @GoingToBeAPilot1 May I ask you something?

    Where are you going to get the money? x]

  • @GoingToBeAPilot1 you really got a strange name my friend, dont expect to much my friend. Dont think just because you got 1500 hours companies will hire you. My friend payed over 100 000 dollars and he currently dont have a job now. Tell me about your grades too

  • Hello BA, I'm currently a student in Singapore (with a British passport) and I'm doing the IB diploma instead of the A levels. I was wondering, do you take other international academic achievements such as the IB when people apply?

  • @CamShaft200 Hi - please visit the Future Pilot website (bafuturepilot) for full programme details. Thanks.

  • This is definitely the path for me. I have a passion for flight and have the highest personal standards for everything I do, and the up-most respect for my peers. I will certainly be applying once i'm 18 this October! :) To fly, to serve!

  • How much this do all this training cost to become pilot

  • @Virginatlantic28

    A lot. I knew a pilot who flew right over to the USA and payed $80,000 to get his license for the UK. He then found it quite difficult to find the job afterwards and the Airline offered him very low wages since he was a begginner pilot.

    On average it costs like £100,000

  • this video reminded me of the great captain "Peter Burkill"...

  • I did Cadets in Canada. Got my licence at flying club. I didn't touch University or College and I have been Captain on a King Air and 1900D for 4 years now at the age of 28. Next month I will be going on a Jet. Don't waste your time and money going to the overpriced colleges. Oh and you'll have to leave the UK.

    Blue Skies. :D

  • The advert has been uploaded on YouTube as well!! Great, now I wonder how they gonna choose 400 out of millions applications for the future pilot programme?

  • I will do anything to become a pilot :')

  • Does anyone know if the programme will be re-opening for applicants in 2012, cheers

  • @Priceicle We currently don't have that information, but we'll be sure to announce anything as soon as we hear it. Thank you.

  • I'd do anything to be a pilot, even work for minimum wage! anyone want to train me? :P

  • Oh wow. I'd love to become a pilot for British Airways.

  • how can anybody from any background regardless of finances become a pilot

    i want to be a pilot but i'm from the abusive children's homes in ireland with nothing and no support i don't mean to sound smart but how can i do it - i can't get funding thanks

  • @krugerfuchs Hi. We cannot answer specific enquiries here, but if you check the FAQ section on the Future Pilots website (bafuturepilot), you will hopefully find the information you need there. Thank you, and good luck.

  • @krugerfuchs Start another career and then shift your way into aviation. Your not in a minority, Did you apply for the AL cadetship this summer?

  • @krugerfuchs I had to fund my own training, i got a fulltime job and went to a local flying club and flew evenings and weekends with no help from my parents or the banks, it may take a year longer depending on how much you fly and how hard your willing to work but you graduate debt free which will be a huge advantage when looking for work :)

  • Hello BA :), Im currently 16 (going on 17 in August) and I noticed its only available to 18-55 Year olds - with the scheme being over 5 years will you be accepting so many applicants per annum over the 5 years, or is it just this Febuary? Thanks

  • @NateYianni23 Unfortunately we are unable to answer any specific queries about the Future Pilot Programme here. Please check the FAQs on the website.

  • I once dreamed of being an locomotive engineer for Norfolk Southern. It's the fourth biggest railroad company here in North America for those who never heard of it before.

  • hi there, i saw on the ba fpp website that a security bond of around 85,000 pounds is needed for the program, but that a loan can be used by british airways through their partner bank. Are international applicants eligible for this loan? Thanks :)

  • @kyleacepilot Unfortunately we are unable to answer any specific queries about the Future Pilot Programme here. Please check the FAQs on the website.

  • One thing you notice about this job is all the airlines have relatively small fleets compared to the amount of people on earth. It gives you some idea about how few positions are availible.

  • Hello,

    I'm currently 15 years of age. I am doing flight training at the moment in Australia and am hoping to soon get my Student Pilot's license. From here I plan to continue on and successfully obtain a PPL and CPL. Therefore to be able to eventually make my life long dream come true and fly for a world class airline such as British Airways from First Officer to Captain and eventually to the B747 aircraft would be an achievement i'd treasure for ever! I have had a passion to fly from a very y

  • I am only 15 and I am already looking forward to my aviation course in college next year and my 3 years of flight training at university and then eventually fly as a British Airways Pilot! I would love for that one day, in about 5 or 6 years time, I will also be carrying the phrase: "To Fly, To Serve" It's my dream and it will be my dream no matter what.

  • I love British Air ways. I am a student pilot and i hold a greater spirit..that one day i will be flying for "British Airways" "To Fly , To Serve" !!

  • slow down guys don't dream to much, I need a couple of months to complete ATP(L) and is very hard to find a job, really hard, all companies are asking for at least 1500 flying hours to apply as a first officer. Etihad Airways had the same program but the entry test and the requirements are very difficult. There is the other option that you pay for your school you can do it in oxford aviation but there is no guarantee that You will have a job after and the price is twice a normal school..

  • hi there, i saw on the ba fpp website that a security bond of around 85,000 pounds is needed for the program, but that a loan can be used by british airways through their partner bank. Are international applicants eligible for this loan? Thanks :)

  • Hi, I'm just wondering when the future pilot programme will reopen,

    As I am interested in becoming a pilot but can;t afford to go through obtaining a private pilot training scheme.

    Thanks

  • @jamienwr We don't have a date for the programme reopening at this time, but please keep an eye on bafuturepilot (dot) com for future updates. Thanks

  • Thanks so much for these videos!! I can't wait till I get into my 20s+ to fly for them! Im from USA too!

  • hi there again.

    I got a job two years before my flight training started so i could afford flying and now I'm in training and heading quickly towards solo, but i have a few questions :)

    #1 as i live in Australia, i have found that i need a vce score of 89 to be equivalent to the British GSCE requirements, if i get above or at this score am i eligible.

    #2 if money holds me back from immigrating to the UK, does British Airways hire aviation degree holders from overseas?

    Thanks very much :)

  • @kyleacepilot Hi - you can information on qualifications required on the bafuturepilot (dot) com website. British Airways is open to applicants from all countries. Thank you.

  • When does the application process re-open? This is a fantastic scheme they've started.

  • I Fly paper Airplanes - do I qualify ??

  • This is my best Aircraft I see in my life. This people are an experience life with this big Ships. Congratulations

  • I'll go down the Bruce Dickingson rout myself :P

  • dam only only got d in maths lol

  • I'd fly for BA just to be able to say "Speed Bird" to ATC

  • I thought the days of cadetship type schemes were over!! So great to see this!!!! Might see you guys next year if my plans of getting into the RAF fall through :D

  • I heard British Airways are now only taking on 400 new pilots because of the proposed rise in APD, will this affect how long the programme will run? I ask because I will be eligible to apply in 2014 and have previously seen that the programme will run up to 2016, but I imagine that this change will mean the programme will be shortend since less trainees are being taken on...

    Any clarification on this would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

  • @matthewanti Hello - the figure quoted related to total new employees at British Airways, not just pilots. There are currently no plans to make any changes to the programme. Thanks.

  • heheheheeeeeeeee.......i hope there will be one like this wen am older......i will someday fly you.....when am older

  • 0:46 I think I'm in love...

  • Can a U.S citizen join this program???

  • I was wondering if you know when the BA Future pilot programme will next be open for applications?

  • @sprthompson As do I. Please drop me a message if you find out, I will do likewise if I find out.

  • I want this so bad but i heard the applications are now closed 

  • hey did u notice that US Airways uses many Airbuses and British Airways and Air France uses more US aircrafts

  • what did the lady say at 1:14 -1:17? pls

  • @purplestar273 5 GCSEs A*-C with maths and a science.

  • is there an age limit ... i am well above 40 :/

  • hi

    i was just wandering whether you could clear this up. Does the student have to secure the 84,000 before training and it is repaid back on top of the f/o salary by ba or is it the other way around meaning the f/o will get a reduction in salary to pay for the cost of training. thanks in advance

  • Are BA accepting non-british cadets? like let's say; young people from South Africa ?

  • dream on guys

  • yea, too bad I'm colourblind :( aside from that, I was made to fly jets.

  • when you think about the thousands of applicants they recieve for a small amount of positions it makes you wonder how they decide on who to give the position to.

  • Is this recruitment only for people from United Kingdom?If not I will apply as soon as possible, btw I am now studying math engineering in Romania, but all my life wanted to fly for her majesty's fleet!]

  • I can't wait to become an International Airline Pilot! I may be a student still in high school and focusing on college applications, but this airline is one of the top names of Airlines that I want to work for when I graduate from flight school. I want to see the world and make memories that I will never forget! :D I can't to wait to be guy in the captain's uniform and sailing through clear, blue skies with my co-pilot and stewardesses...and own a BMW. ;)

  • Ehm... I think all the pilots all over the world will be kicked out because the computers fly the planes in about two years... Too bad. :D

  • @matsopelle

    Computers can't do somethings human pilots can!

  • If BA can sponsor me from Canada and offer me a conditional acceptance, I will surely move to the UK and fly for you guys. I am not trying to become an average pilot, I want to be the best and I know that I will be the top pilot in my class. PM me and I can give you my email to further discuss this. You wouldn't want to miss out on me. What ever airline I fly will be my family, and I'l never let my family down. You know what to do.

    Sincerely,

    HB

  • do you need to be good at science?i got a c in maths and english + i speak fluently french and portuguese

  • Hi there i was just wandering whether the figures have been released on how many people applied to the fpp, just to see what the chances are of being picked. thanks

  • Passion...:) is it possible to accept other than british people? i guess not :/

  • Hi, this may be a first i don't know, however i'm really interested in becoming a pilot as im so into aviation. Im at uni studying a degree in art. I want to get a PPL, but have been thinking about going one step future to become a commercial pilot. Would an Art degree halt my chances of entry or boost it , seeing as ill hopefully have a degree. ill b 24 when i leave. Thanks.

  • I've been thinking about become a pilot ever since I was at school. The careers advisor gave me some advice on this but I never got around to doing anything about it. I'm currently working as a manager in a restaurant, but have no intention of staying in this profession. Would it be worth going for a few trail lessons at my local airport? Or maybe even pursuing a PPL?

  • @scarlaton1 If you want to fly airlines, I suggest getting a degree. This trade is a highly competitive trade. You have to show how you are different than the many other applicants. Go to a flight collage/university.

  • This looks great!! If i finish uni in September 2016, will the program still be running? Thanks

  • Arg, I'm going to miss out by the skin of my teeth. I know, what ever happens, I will one day have "To fly, to serve" stitched onto my Uniform. :)

  • @scotplane We're sorry to hear that but fingers crossed that you'll join us one day.

  • I'm starting to see what flying is all about now. Its kind of like being a transport driver only for a machine that fly's rather than on ground.

  • This video made me fell that could be me because I am 14 years old and in 5 years time I would be 19 so I could have a lucky chance to be part of the ba team.All I go to do is study.

  • I will join, just wait some years please. Got to take my education first ;)

  • Hey guys. As a mayor airline in Europe you have to fly the A 380. I saw your 777 in Sydney next to the VH-OQI A 380 from Qantas. Hard to believe that both planes could fly SYD-SIN-LON but the comfort on board ? More space and less noise in the A 380 on a 22 hour trip. When will you get your 1st A 380 and send it to down under ?

  • @Kassowar65 Hi, we're scheduled to receive the first A380 in 2013. We don't know which routes it will be operating yet.

  • I have 5 GCSE s and a c in maths as well as science would this guaranty me a place in training. thankyou

  • @15Dtj You will need to apply. All the information can be found on the website.

  • Do you hire pilots from the US?

  • When will the BA Future Pilot Programme be running again for 2012? And how long does it take after applying to get a placement? Thanks! :)

  • @fablehottie Hi, there isn't a college that offers flight attendant courses. You'll need to apply via britishairwaysjobs[dot]com there's more information about our cabin crew at beoustanding[dot]co[dot]uk

  • this video has helped me realise my dream for flying for British Airways can become a reality. I have started training and almost going solo soon :) hopefully with enough study and work at school and at flight training i'll be able to get into this magnificent program :)

  • @kyleacepilot That's great to hear. Good luck!

  • I am graduating with a bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering in 2014 . What are the steps I have to take to get into this program?

    I am from Canada.

  • @hen555 You'll need to have the right to live and work in the UK. Please see the description above for more information including the link to the website

  • IM CADET =D

  • I am 15 and being a pilot has been a my lifelong ambition. I was just wondering what the age restrictions were because i was thinking of applying for this after ive left school.

  • @GAZZZZA123 Hi, you'll find all the information in the description above including a link to the website.

  • How old do you have to be to be able to be recruited by British airway because I am 15 and I would like to be a pilot but like you said it is only for 5 years so I don't know if I would have to go to collage or university

  • @tubuinti - You apply the same as anyone else :P

  • I can do a great airplane noise. Broooooom Broooom, Broooooooo - no wait - that's a car. A fast car mind.

    I wish I was a plane.

  • Im So Whant to work there !!!

    Maybe i will Who knows :P

  • Im So Whant to work there !!!

    Maybe i will Who knows :P

  • hi ive been looking at the CTC wings programme since july, but want to wait for this, am i looking at weeks, months or even years until this programme reopens? thanks

  • @pukelerry1 You can register for email notification. The link to the website is in the description above.

  • whats the song?

  • That wa a great ad...Yes, I do, as well, love your airline...

  • Hoping the Direct Entry will still be open in 2013 once I finish training over here in the States!

  • Contd : Research on new-age aircrafts, also flown a two seater cessna 152, a large group of friends who are pilots & Fa's to 180+ hrs on the Microsoft sim with 75% type rating on the Boeing 737-800, Will my dreams to be a pilot at BA still fall as an eligibility as I am an Indian Citizen and no UK work permit yet.....I feel if you rank my enthusiasm to be a Pilot : I would fall within the top 10 aspiring Pilots without a doubt.

  • I have been an aspiring Pilot for 10-12 long years but due to menetary reasons was'nt able to pursue the beautiful career, I am 33 now & work for a fortune 20 organization, Since this last decade, I have only dreamt airplanes in all its possible ways, from a Scaled model collection, Aviation analysis on growth markets,

  • Do you have to go to university to become a pilot?

  • I'm about to finish a degree in Physics this year - will I be able to find out about the costing, necessary qualifications and the traits you look for in an individual on your website?

  • if im an airline pilot in other country, and i want to live in Uk in the next years. is possible for me to apply??

  • @supercaca12 You need to have the right to live and work in the UK. You can find out more at bafuturepilot. com

  • @supercaca12 You need a JAA Frozen ATPL if 18-21, 21 and over I think you'll need a full license. You need the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.

  • Is this open to residents in the US?

  • @HersheyBearsAHL You'll need to have the right to live and work in the UK

  • When I was 7 we was in Orlando trying to get back to the UK. A Hurricane was approaching and something stopped our plane from taking off. However we heard a pilot was trying to reach us so we waited. Late at night, rain battering the windows, I was looking out and saw a plane arrive. The rest had already parked up because of the storm and the runway was silent. The pilot walked in and told me I was going home on the last flight, that I could sleep and would be safe. That was British Airways.

  • so, basically do we have to have 84 grand before we start the course?

  • @alexnew94 You will find all the information on bafuturepilot . com

  • Hey, im 15... I am a British Citizen but i wasnt born in the UK... I came here when i was really young, around 3-4 yrs old...

    Is it possible for me to become a British Airways Pilot?

  • i want to be a pilot. i hope this scheme is up in 2015

  • oh my god, The video "To Fly. To Serve" it gave me soo many chills. Wonderful commercial!

  • I would absolutely love to be a pilot for British Airways. Im 15 right now, 5 months away from sitting my GCSE's, can you please tell me the grades which I need to get to become a future pilot for BA. Much appreciated. :)

  • @airblade124 You need to have 5 A - C grade GCSEs including maths and science

  • Can an American pilot apply for British Airway?

  • @micahmx85 You would need to go to flight school in the States that offers JAA (European License) and then get the right to Work & Live in the UK.

  • The Applicants Have Closed? When Will They Be Open Again?

  • @punkyboy2 We haven't been given a date. The information will be posted on bafuturepilot . com

  • It says on the site that it is closed for applications. Will it reopen or is that final? Thanks

  • @higgie17 We'll be recruiting up to 2016. You can register on the site to be notified when applications are open again. Good luck!

  • @finestudios thank you massage. i am 29 year old i have never fly planes before but I with love to learn to fly. Do British airways training pilot like my self

  • @Virginatlantic28 You'll be able to find that information and more at ba. com/careers

  • @FlyBritishAirways I've just started Year 10 and I will turn 18 in December 2015. Will this opertunity be offered again then or is it just a one off?

  • @cauktube We're recruiting 800 pilots up to 2016. Please check the website nearer the time.

  • @FlyBritishAirways does BA only accept british pilots?

  • I too (like many top comments) am 16 (nearly 17) and working on my PPL already, but would like to know if in 2 years time (when I'm out of College) will this still be offered as I'm deciding on whether to go for this or apply to university (my parents are giving me either choice). Also check out the video of my most recent BA flight on my channel

  • I'm too young so hope they have another one of these programmes in around 2018-2022

  • I hate my job as security office. So i have thought about my career. I will love to work for British airways as pilot.

  • @Virginatlantic28 You want to work with British Airways?

  • I am 16 and i am currently in my first year of college. I will finish june 2013, will i be able to apply once i finish?