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By Seerat Arora 20 Aug 2024 6 min read

What Are the Different Types of Aircraft?

Aircraft play a crucial role in our daily lives, from commercial flights transporting passengers across the globe to specialized planes used for military operations and cargo transport. Understanding...

By Seerat Arora 02 Aug 2024 8 min read

Largest Air Forces in the World

The world's militaries have come a long way since the early days of aviation. Today, air power is critical for any nation's defense strategy. The largest Air Forces in the world are equipped w...

By Jennifer Cairns 17 Apr 2023 7 min read

How I became an Operations Crew Controller at Ryanair

Meet Caroline, Operations Crew Controller at Ryanair. Where did the dream start for you? Aviation has always been a part of my life. From a young age, I was fascinated by th...

By Jennifer Cairns 10 Feb 2023 6 min read

10 key skills you need to become Ground Crew

Becoming a ground crew member in the aviation industry is a rewarding and challenging career that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Ground crew members are respon...

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By RoxanneB 22 Jun 2021 6 min read

What it is like to be a woman in the aviation industry

A woman in aviation We recently spoke with Jordan Milano Hazrati an MSc Student, full-time Human Factors Specialist, and student pilot to discuss what it is like to be a woman in th...

By DebbieH 26 May 2021 7 min read

How many flight hours do I need to become a Certified Flight Instructor?

To become a Certified Flight Instructor, the following are mandatory European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) pre-entry requirements: Hold a valid pilots licence, which i...

By DebbieH 26 May 2021 7 min read

How to get CFI certification

To become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), you must have either a Private or Commercial Pilot’s Licence. You are only entitled to deliver flight training on type ratings you already possess (unles...

By DebbieH 26 May 2021 5 min read

How long does it take to become an Aircraft Mechanic?

Dependent on which licence you are looking to acquire, and the route in which you take to acquire it, can depend on how long it will take. Line Maintenance Certifying Mechanic...

By DebbieH 26 May 2021 6 min read

How to become an Aircraft Mechanic

Due to the complexity of aircraft maintenance, there are a number of different licence categories which allow engineers to train in different areas, at various levels. Line Main...

By DebbieH 26 May 2021 6 min read

How to become a Helicopter Pilot in the Army

As an officer pilot, you’ll learn how to fly and command military helicopters. You’ll lead complex aviation missions and command small, close-knit teams of other officers and sol...