BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training at University of West London

Studying our BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training course will prepare you to enter the industry as a First Officer who is a competent, confident and well-informed member of the flight crew. As well as gaining the technical expertise required for this role, you will also develop management skills relevant to the dynamic aviation industry. Upon graduation, you will have both a BSc (Hons) degree and an fATPL (frozen airline transport pilot licence) as a result of your commercial pilot training.

Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2026, 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Studying for a university degree alongside your commercial pilot flight training will provide you with a distinct advantage over your peers, enabling you to graduate better prepared for airline operations, as well as being equipped with the necessary management and business skills to support your future. Modules include: Introduction to Airline and Airport Management; Aviation Security, Safety and Ground Operations; Principles of Flight Planning; Applied Research Methods; Flight Planning and Performance; Crew Resource Management; Dissertation; Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) / MultiEngine Instrument Rating (MEIR) Training; Airline Pilot Standards (APS) / Multi Crew Coordination (MCC) Training.

Career pathways

This Aviation Management with Commercial Pilot Training course prepares you to lead effectively in an ever-evolving sector, with the skills and confidence needed to tackle the issues the sector is facing today and into the future. Past aviation management graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of international airlines, airports, aviation agencies, in-flight catering companies and international cargo organisations. Job roles include: First Officer; Flight Instructor; Senior First Officer; Captain.

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