Junior Aspiring Pilots Programme

Participant Application Form

This course is free to participants and is ideal for teenagers who are interested in aeroplanes and flying. By teaching aviation related topics in a group environment, the Junior Aspiring Pilots Programme aims to build confidence as well as develop transferable skills such as problem solving and team work. The program aims to introduce participants to the basics of the Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) syllabus.

All successful applicants will take part in four ground school sessions which will be hosted in person at Tatenhill Airfield. Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The course also includes one hour and thirty minutes of flying. The dates for the ground school sessions are displayed below, all being 10:00 to 16:00. Attendance for all sessions is mandatory.

The course is designed for young people between the ages of 12 and 18 with mild to moderate learning or physical disabilities. Basic numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to work both independently and in groups is preferred. Aerobility also insists on full attendance unless you are unable to attend for reasons outside of your control.

Please complete this short application form by 13th June 2025 to help us determine if this is the best course for you or your child. We will discuss this with you and aim to offer other services if this course is not appropriate.