This course will be delivered from the L3Harris Airline Academy at Gatwick, flying from various L3Harris locations. Designed with the Aviation industry and our partner L3Harris Airline Academy, this course will enable you to become a professional pilot whilst also studying for a specialist Aviation degree.
Want to become a professional pilot and get a head start in your career in the Aviation industry? This course will give you an Air Transport Pilot Licence and the fundamental skills and competencies to kick start your career as a commercial pilot.
This course has been designed in partnership with industry experts Aviation 360 working with airlines, operators and approved flight training organisations to construct a fully integrated degree in which the programme of study aligns to the pilot training requirements and enhances training with additional university learning. This course aligns to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requirements.
On successful completion of the course you’ll graduate with two professional qualifications, an aviation degree and their professional pilot licence – an ATPL. ready to start your pilot career.
In addition to the knowledge and core skills requires to become a pilot on a day-to-day basis, you will also have gained a wealth of knowledge of the industry itself, paving the way to landing a command role and moving up into a management position.
The course is delivered in partnership with an approved training organisation – L3Harris Airline Academy - ensuring that the delivery is at the forefront of industry developments and needs.
This course will be delivered from the L3Harris Airline Academy at Gatwick.
Why study with us
- Delivered in partnership with leading industry flight training organisation L3Harris Airline Academy
- L3Harris Airline Academy have over 40 years heritage in pilot training, providing thousands of pilots to some of the world’s biggest airlines including British Airways, EasyJet, TAP Air Portugal and Air France
- Delivered by current industry trainers, instructors and aviation professionals. The L3Harris Airline Academy Theoretical Knowledge and Flight Instructors have thousands of hours combined industry experience and are passionate about sharing it with the next generation of aviators
What you'll do
- You'll be taught by current airline-standard instructors and trainers, supported by academic experts in Aviation and Aerospace
- You will learn your theoretical knowledge using the latest industry-standard platforms, be trained on modern training aircraft and utilise fully approved flight simulators and training aids
- Be supported to secure a role in the airline industry where you will complete the final year of your studies whilst gaining valuable flight experience
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• E11001: Learning and Studying in Aviation
• E11002: Aircraft and Aviation Principles
• E11003: Principles of Flight Performance
• E11004: Principles of Navigation
• E11005: Performance and Law
• E11006: Planning Procedures and Communications
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• E12001: Foundation Flying 1
• E12002: Foundation Flying 2
• E12003: Intermediate Practical Flying
• E12004: Advanced Practical Flying 1
• E12005: Advanced Practical Flying 2
• E12006: Multi-Crew and Jet Orientation
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• E13001: Aircraft Type Specifics
• E13002: Airline Integration
• E13003: Research Skills in Aviation
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E13004: Industry-Led Project 1: Threat and Error Management
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E13005: Industry-Led Project 2: Risk Management
Future careers
Our BSc (Hons) Aviation degree programme not only paves the way for a career in the Aviation industry, it will also give you an Air Transport Pilot Licence and the fundamental skills and competencies to kick start your career as a commercial pilot.

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