Your complete roadmap
to the flight deck.
ATPL Guide gives you every tool to plan your training, fund it smartly, and get hired — from first flight lesson to first airline interview. One purchase. Permanent access.
You've watched every video.
Now you need the real plan.
You know you want to fly commercially. What you don't have yet is a clear, honest picture of what it actually costs, which route suits your situation, and how to get from where you are now to a seat in an airliner. That's what this is.
- Which training route suits your life and budget
- What the ATPL exams actually involve — all 14 subjects
- Real costs, not the brochure numbers
- Which airlines hire, what they pay, and what they want
Your child wants to be
a pilot. Get the full picture.
Before any decisions — financial or otherwise — you need structured, honest information. Not a flight school's marketing. The real numbers, the realistic timelines, the funding options, and the right questions to ask before anyone signs anything.
- Integrated vs modular — what the difference means in practice
- True cost breakdowns for each route
- Loans, bursaries, and cadet schemes explained
- Questions to ask a flight school before committing
Everything you need, once.
£9.95. No subscription. Every future update included free.
Integrated ATPL Guide
PDF · personalisedThe full-time fast-track — ATPL ground school, flight training abroad, advanced training, MCC/JOC. School selection, cadet schemes, and real cost figures.
MPL Guide
PDF · personalisedThe airline-tied route with type rating included. What it means to be locked to one carrier, when it makes sense, and the risks to understand before signing.
Modular Route Guide
PDF · personalisedStage by stage from PPL to frozen ATPL — 9 licences and ratings, ATPL theory timing, how to spread costs, and what to watch out for.
ATPL Study Guide
PDF · personalisedAll 14 exam subjects — difficulty, what actually comes up, the best resources for each, and how to structure 12 or 18 months of ground school.
How to Win Your Funding
PDF · guideEvery UK aviation bursary and grant — GAPAN, BALPA Foundation, Air League, and more. What assessors look for, how to write a strong personal statement, and the questions to prepare for.
Hour Building Guide
PDF · guideA 100-hour structured programme built around the CPL Skills Test — steep turns, PFLs, cross-country, instrument flying, and mass & balance. Turn every hour into purposeful CPL prep.
Route Comparison
InteractiveSide-by-side Gantt timelines for all three routes. Toggle shortest vs standard duration, expand each stage, and see exactly what you're committing to.
Airlines Hiring Tracker
Live dataWhich UK and European airlines are actively recruiting, minimum hours, pay scales, and direct links to apply — updated regularly.
Bursaries & Grants
Live dataOpen aviation scholarships with eligibility, award amounts, and deadlines. Updated as schemes open and close.
Interview Prep
DashboardHR question banks, technical Q&As, and airline-specific guidance. What each airline tests and how to prepare for their selection process.
10 resources. One purchase. Permanent access.
Get Full Access — £9.95Always current.
Always included.
Two sections of the dashboard are refreshed every week — airline hiring status and open bursaries. You get every update free, forever.
Airlines Hiring Tracker
| Airline | Status | Role | Min hours | FO pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | Hiring | First Officer | 500 hrs | £46k–£78k |
| Ryanair | Hiring | First Officer | 500 hrs | £38k–£65k |
| Jet2 | Hiring | First Officer | 500 hrs | £45k–£70k |
| TUI Airways | Seasonal | First Officer | 750 hrs | £42k–£68k |
| British Airways | Watch | First Officer | 1,500 hrs | £60k–£120k |
| Wizz Air | Hiring | First Officer | 200 hrs | £36k–£58k |
Bursaries & Grants
| Bursary | Value | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAPAN Bursaries | Up to £4,000 | May 2025 | Open |
| BALPA Foundation | Up to £3,000 | Rolling | Open |
| Air League Trust | Up to £5,000 | March 2025 | Closed |
| Honourable Company Award | Up to £2,500 | June 2025 | Open |
| CAA Bursary Scheme | Up to £2,000 | April 2025 | Open |
Table of Contents
- 1. Welcome & How to Use This Guide 4pp
- 2. Understanding the Industry 8pp
- 3. Training Routes Explained 14pp
- 4. The Licences & What They Mean 10pp
- 5. The ATPL Theory Exams 12pp
- 6. Full Cost Breakdown 10pp
- 7. Funding Your Training 8pp
- 8. Training Timelines 6pp
- 9. Before You Start — The Checklist 5pp
- 10. What Happens After Training 8pp
- 11. Resources & Further Reading 4pp
~90–110 pages total
A proper roadmap.
Not a sales brochure.
The Complete Pilot Training Route Guide is written to be the resource we wish had existed when starting out. Honest about costs, clear about what each stage involves, and light on the commercial fluff.
- ✓ Written for a 16-year-old, useful for a parent
- ✓ No jargon without a plain-English explanation
- ✓ Honest cost estimates — integrated, MPL, and modular
- ✓ Interactive Gantt chart comparison for all three routes
- ✓ Funding guide — bursaries, grants, and how to win them
- ✓ Hour building structured around the CPL Skills Test
- ✓ Live airline hiring data — updated regularly
- ✓ Free updates whenever the content changes
One price. Everything included.
Pilot training costs £70,000–£130,000. Getting the information you need costs £9.95.
- ✓ Complete Pilot Training Route Guide (PDF)
- ✓ ATPL Study Guide — all 14 subjects (PDF)
- ✓ Airlines Currently Hiring — live, updated regularly
- ✓ Hour Building Opportunities
- ✓ Pre-Interview Prep + HR & Technical Question Banks
- ✓ Templates & Checklists (logbook, study planners, exam checklist)
- ✓ Permanent access — no subscription, no expiry
- ✓ Free updates forever — all future content included
Common questions
Is this suitable if I'm 14?
Absolutely. The guide is written in plain English with no assumed knowledge. If you're researching a pilot career at 14, you're already ahead of most people — this is exactly the resource for you.
I'm a parent — is this worth £9.95?
At £9.95, yes. The guide covers real costs honestly (training can run £70,000–£130,000+), funding options, route comparisons, and career timelines. Most parents find the cost breakdown alone worth the price.
Is the information up to date?
Yes. All future updates to the guide and dashboard content are included free, forever. When airline hiring changes or new information becomes available, we update it — and you get it automatically.
How do I access everything after buying?
Immediately after payment, we'll email you a magic sign-in link — no password needed. Click it and you're in. Your access is permanent.
Is this UK-focused?
Primarily yes. Training routes, costs, and licence information focus on the UK CAA system. The airlines section covers UK and major European carriers. Some general guidance applies internationally.
Can I read this with my child or parent?
The guide is licensed for personal use, but we actively encourage reading it together — that's exactly how it's designed to be used.
The clearest path to
the flight deck. £9.95.
Pilot training will cost you £70k–£130k. Making the right decisions upfront costs £9.95. Permanent access. Free updates. No subscription.