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The private pilot licence is your first step on the road to commercial flying.
Pilot Path is the first and only place to offer financing for pilot training to UK & Irish residents on all packages across Europe and the USA.
It is designed to teach you the knowledge and practical skills to fly and command a private aircraft with passengers for non-commercial reasons. Your PPL can be completed in bite size “life friendly” chunks at a rate suited to each student pilot. Your PPL will help you become equipped with the foundations of pilot training and act as a bridge on your modular journey that you can build upon to gain further experience, qualifications, licencing and ratings as part of the modular ATPL route.
There are no entry requirements for the PPL course and you can get started right away. Pilot Path don’t believe in aptitude testing, and we wish to encourage everyone to begin flying.
You will never be charged for landing, touch & go fees, or hit with fuel surcharges. Everything is included in your monthly payments except your medical fees which are paid to your chosen Aero Medical Examiner (AME). Pilot Path will still help and support students with gaining their medical regardless.
For beginners, your first step is to book an introduction to flight lesson. This is for you to not only ensure you are comfortable in a training aircraft but also so that you can make an educated decision on moving forward with training. If you have prior experience flying a training aircraft you can skip this step and begin training right away.
From day 1, get access to a DEM (designated engagement manager) who will support your journey from your trial lesson all the way to commercial training.
Post training interview workshops and CV prep ensuring you land your dream airline job
Stay ahead with the latest industry news, regulatory changes, and advancements in aviation technology
Staff at Pilot Path understand your unique needs and create a customized plan to ensure your success in the aviation industry.
Connect with leading aviation companies and training institutions, opening doors to valuable networking opportunities and potential employers.
Pilot Path make modular commercial flight training easy to understand. Students begin training from private pilot licence all the way to commercial level stage by stage, with flexible payment and training schedules allowing you to continue in full-time employment with expert support and comprehensive guidance throughout leading to a seamless journey. There is absolutely no need for commitment to all stages of training from the beginning and students can choose to switch training providers at anytime should they wish.
I never thought pilot training was a realistic option until I was introduced to the Pilot Path team. They made the whole process so simple and easy to understand. Within a year I completed the first stage of commercial flight training and gained my private pilot licence all while working a full-time, self employed schedule and juggling family life. Highly recommend!
I always knew I wanted to become a pilot but never knew where to start. The guys at Pilot Path have shown me a route from start to finish and since joining last year I now have my PPL and am working towards a commercial licence.
I can’t recommend Pilot Path enough to anyone who is considering starting flying training! I was always eager to start my flight training, but as a student at SETU Carlow I was put off by the high prices associated. Pilot Path made everything easy to understand from day one and provided real clarity. Making monthly payments helped me realise that not only was this now accessible, but it really helped keep me on track with my training and ultimately led to me getting my license!
Located in Co. Wicklow, a short distance from Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, students will complete all flight training here for their initial licences. Newcastle Aerodrome specialise in training for fixed wing microlight and group A aircraft. With dedicated instructors and staff, the team at Newcastle will help you achieve your ambition of becoming a pilot by providing you with the highest quality training and support as you embark on your flight training journey.
You can gain your private pilot licence in as little as 9-months or as many as 24-months depending on weather and work, family, financial, and personal commitments. Our team will get an idea of your preferred completion timeframe and aim to guide you to your licence within that period.
You need to be at least 16 to begin training towards your private pilot licence and 17 to be issued your licence. But there’s no upper age limit to train with us as long as you can hold an unrestricted IAA Class 2 Medical.
Absolutely not. We accept students that are both commercially & recreationally focused. A private pilot licence is a licence for life no matter what. You can gain your PPL with Pilot Path as a hobby if you wish and you can always make your mind up down the road on whether to pursue commercial training or not.
There are 9 theoretical PPL examinations that need to be completed within your training. You can study for these exams remotely through our groundschool option and the exams will be completed in the IAA headquarters in Dublin City Centre. Our team will support you fully with all aspects of groundschool training.
If only it were that easy! You must gain your PPL and complete all 100 hours pilot in command (PIC) and ATPL examinations before advancing to commercial flight training.
There are some things you will need to pay for outside of your package with Pilot Path that we cannot charge for. Your class 2 medical with your chosen AME, PPL study material such as books, your skills test, and skills test aircraft hire. Our team will support you fully with all of the above!
All landing fees, touch and go, fuel surcharges, and related fees are included in your PPL package price!
At Pilot Path training, we have revolutionised the pilot flight training industry in Ireland and the UK. Since our inception we have promised to open the doors of aviation to individuals from all walks of life who’s dream has always been to become a pilot, to those wishing for a career change or to people that just want to try something new on a part time basis.
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