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Beginner-friendly guides to help you understand aviation careers, pilot training, airport jobs and flight simulator learning.

How to Start in Aviation
Featured

How to Start in Aviation

A practical first-step guide for anyone new to the aviation industry.

Pilot Training Route Explained
Pilot Training
8 min read

Pilot Training Route Explained

Understand the route from PPL through to ATPL and your first airline job.

Integrated vs Modular Training
Pilot Training
7 min read

Integrated vs Modular Training

Costs, timelines, lifestyle and which route suits your situation.

Airport Jobs for Beginners
Careers
5 min read

Airport Jobs for Beginners

Entry-level airport roles, what to expect and how to apply.

What Airlines Look for in Applicants
Careers
6 min read

What Airlines Look for in Applicants

The behaviours, values and skills airlines value most in early-career hires.

Flight Simulator for Future Pilots
Flight Sim
7 min read

Flight Simulator for Future Pilots

How to use home flight simulation effectively for real-world pilot learning.

Aviation Apprenticeships Explained
Apprenticeships
6 min read

Aviation Apprenticeships Explained

Where to find them, what they pay and how to stand out in applications.

Air Traffic Control Route Explained
ATC
6 min read

Air Traffic Control Route Explained

Selection, training, lifestyle and what makes a strong ATC applicant.

How to Build an Aviation CV
Careers
5 min read

How to Build an Aviation CV

Structure, content and tone for a CV that gets shortlisted.

Beginner Aviation Terms
Beginner
4 min read

Beginner Aviation Terms

A quick glossary of the most-used aviation terms for newcomers.

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