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Future Pilot Skills Event 2026

Saturday 17th January 2026 | 10am-3pm

On Saturday 17th January 2026, FlightPad and the University of West London are hosting the Future Pilot Skills Event: an unmissable day bringing together flight training organisations, aviation experts and employers to offer everything required to kickstart your flying career! Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now to avoid disappointment.

Slide 1
Future Pilot Skills Event 2026

Saturday 17th January 2026 | 10am-3pm

On Saturday 17th January 2026, FlightPad and the University of West London are hosting the Future Pilot Skills Event: an unmissable day bringing together flight training organisations, aviation experts and employers to offer everything required to kickstart your flying career! Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now to avoid disappointment.

Slide 1
Future Pilot Skills Event 2026

Saturday 17th January 2026 | 10am-3pm

On Saturday 17th January 2026, FlightPad and the University of West London are hosting the Future Pilot Skills Event: an unmissable day bringing together flight training organisations, aviation experts and employers to offer everything required to kickstart your flying career! Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now to avoid disappointment.

Slide 1
Future Pilot Skills Event 2026

Saturday 17th January 2026 | 10am-3pm

On Saturday 17th January 2026, FlightPad and the University of West London are hosting the Future Pilot Skills Event: an unmissable day bringing together flight training organisations, aviation experts and employers to offer everything required to kickstart your flying career! Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now to avoid disappointment.

Slide 1
Future Pilot Skills Event 2026

Saturday 17th January 2026 | 10am-3pm

On Saturday 17th January 2026, FlightPad and the University of West London are hosting the Future Pilot Skills Event: an unmissable day bringing together flight training organisations, aviation experts and employers to offer everything required to kickstart your flying career! Tickets are strictly limited, so please register now to avoid disappointment.

Exhibitors & Supporters (2022-2026):

Register

What can I gain from the day?

Ensure you are the most employable pilot, with the right skills.  Talk to Flight Training Schools, Pilots, Students and Industry Professionals.

  • Discover if you have the aptitude and skills required
  • Check out simulators from home-based, to a fixed base 737 – for free!
  • Meet the airlines and flight training schools
  • Discuss your career options with experienced pilots and current trainees
  • Free stuff and competitions
  • Skills development sessions
  • Participate in technical workshops that talk you through what the job really involves

What’s the catch? There really isn’t one! Simply register for free, turn up and be a part of the day (from 10:00 to 15:00).

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Event Schedule:

Presentations will take place inside the Weston Hall. Please follow signs or ask a member of UWL staff for directions.

10:00-10:10  |  Introduction

10:15-10:25  |  UWL Aviation Management Degree
University of West London
Kanchana Gamage & Ash Mistry

10:30-10:40  |  Top Tips for your Pilot Application
British Airways
Mohammed Khalil

10:40-10:50  |  Regional Opportunities
Loganair
Samantha Alderman

10:50-11:00  |  Passion, Purpose, Performance
The Honourable Company of Air Pilots
Nick Goodwin

13:00-13:10  |  Your Journey to the Skies
EmPower Flight
Andy Perkins

13:15-13:25  |  Top Tips for your Pilot Application
British Airways
Mohammad Khalil

13:30-13:40  |  Getting Into Aviation
The Air League
Janine Hornsby

13:40-13:50  |  How to Fulfil your Aviation Dreams
Fantasy Wings x Aviation Mentor
Miguel Cabrera Vivas

Location:

FlightPad, University of West London, St Mary’s Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF
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ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS
On arrival at the University of West London, follow the signs or inform reception that you are attending the Future Pilot Skills Event.

TRANSPORT
The closest London Underground stations are Ealing Broadway (13 mins walk) and South Ealing (9 mins walk). Whilst there is no on-site parking available at UWL, you may wish to park at Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre or South Ealing Road Car Park, both a short walk away from our venue. On-street Pay & Display is also available on surrounding roads.

ANY QUESTIONS?
Should you have any questions or require assistance during the event, please contact us.

FAQs:

The event is being held at FlightPad, The University of West London (UWL), St Marys Road, London W5 5RF.  Please see here for directions.

Here at FlightPad, we strongly believe that we live in one of the best places in the world to pursue an aviation career, with world-class training and employment opportunities.  It has always been a part of our team’s mission to support people wishing to pursue a career in UK aviation in the same way that we were supported many years ago when we first started.  This event is part of our strategy for promoting and supporting the next generation of aviation professionals in the United Kingdom.  It really is as simple as that.

Yes, please register every attending individual. You can select the number of tickets you require on the booking page. Please note that unregistered attendees will not be permitted access to the event. This is a strict requirement by our site security (the University of West London).

Minimum age for attending this event is 15. If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age. This is a requirement of the University of West London (UWL).

Attending with Children? All family members must be registered with a ticket through Eventbrite. On arrival at UWL, please inform the team if you are attending with children. You will be asked to complete a Health & Safety form for children on campus.

Absolutely not!  If you are simply thinking about being a pilot and want to learn what it takes, this event is for you. There is no obligation to sign up for anything on the day.