Working as a pilot: Training, opportunities and how to start

Working as a pilot: Training, opportunities and how to start

From Future You: achieve your career goals by Prospects

January 28, 2026 · 46 min · Season 5 · Episode 47

About this episode

James, a captain based at Heathrow, shares insights on becoming a pilot, including training, skills, and qualifications.

This week James, a captain based at Heathrow shares his career journey from training in the RAF to becoming a certified trainer. He talks about the importance of both technical and soft skills, how you can practise flying a plane at home, and what qualifications you’ll need to become a pilot. Airline pilot job profile: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/airline-pilot How to become a pilot in the UK: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/transport-and-logistics/how-to-become-a-pilot-in-the-uk/ Leave us a review: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/future-you-achieve-your-career-goals/id1477627168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3uXOufxy2nDl7BvnuAt655?si=68bf143ae52b4309 📝 Take the job match quiz: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match 📩 Follow Future You on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futureyou_pod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futureyou_pod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@futureyoupod 📜 Episode transcripts: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/podcasts/future-you-podcast-transcripts

People in this episode

Guest: James

Topics covered

  • pilot training
  • career opportunities
  • technical skills
  • soft skills

Keywords

  • RAF
  • certified trainer
  • flying practice
  • UK pilot qualifications

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