Broaden your horizons with the Junior Aviation Course
What is the Course?
This is a four day course specially designed for young people aged 12 -18. Participants get a fascinating and exciting introduction to aviation and to boost everyday skills such as teamwork and organisation. The programme (previously known as the Junior Aspiring Pilot Programme) is run by Aerobility staff and volunteers and will give participants both aviation knowledge on the ground and in the air!
As a participant, you will learn about topics such as principles of flight, how to talk over a radio, how airfields operate and how to navigate your aircraft through the skies. You will also then have the opportunity to put the theory into practice through multiple flights at the controls of one of our aircraft.
Who can apply?
This programme is for disabled individuals aged 12-18, even if you have not thought of exploring the skies before, now is your chance to try something new!
When do applications open?
Applications for the 2026 Junior Aviation Courses are now closed. Please check back for news of future courses.
When does the course take place?
The next courses will take place in 2027
Does it cost anything?
Nope! The course is completely free to attend thanks to our generous charity supporters.
Where is the course?
The courses are being held at Blackbushe Airport (Surrey), Newquay Airport (Cornwall) and Tatenhill Airfield (Staffordshire).
“Before the course I felt really anxious and had to step out of my comfort zone to experience this. But after the course I was super happy that I had done it!”
The current Junior Aviation courses are funded thanks the generous Mark Long Trust. “At the Mark Long Trust, we believe that aviation can open doors, build confidence and show young people that there really are no limits to what they can achieve. It is wonderful to see the impact these Junior Aviation Courses have on young disabled people, giving them the opportunity to experience flight, discover new possibilities and, most importantly, believe in themselves.
We are incredibly proud to support Aerobility and to help make these experiences possible. Seeing the enthusiasm, confidence and excitement of the participants reminds us exactly why we do what we do — inspiring the next generation and helping them reach for the skies.”
Contact
For any queries contact Hailey, haileycrumpton@aerobility.com