BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Aeroplanes

At Buckinghamshire New University, your aviation management and pilot training are fully integrated with hands-on, real-world experience from day one. You’ll complete a minimum of 45 hours of flight training for your PPL in Year 1, progressing to ATPL theory and advanced ratings in later years. Assessments include CAA e-exams in ground subjects such as Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, and Human Performance, with flight hours often completed in the UK or abroad. Throughout the program, you’ll use immersive technology and virtual reality for flight and airport scenario simulations, and benefit from industry-standard digital tools and direct links to leading aviation organisations. Here’s how you’ll gain practical skills and industry insight:

• Minimum 45 hours of flight training for PPL, plus additional hours for Night, Multi-Engine, or IR(R) ratings

• CAA e-exams for PPL and ATPL ground subjects (e.g., Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, Performance, Human Factors)

• Immersive VR technology and flight simulation application for emergency procedures and pilot technique practice

• Availability of Cirium (FlightGlobal) software for real-world data and assessment support

• Simulator facilities for airport operations, crisis management, and airfield planning

• One-to-one tutor support for pilot training and theory modules

• Industry partnerships: Airports Council International Europe, London Heathrow Skills Partnership

• Guest speakers and liaison with key airports and airlines

• Choice of approved UK and international flight schools, with the option to select your preferred provider

• Access to current digital learning platforms and BNU's specialist aviation facilities

BSc (Hons) Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Aeroplanes graduates at Buckinghamshire New University are in strong demand, moving on to jobs such as airline and airport management, flight operations, air traffic services, aviation consultancy, and private piloting. The double qualification (BSc + PPL) means that you can fly as a pilot in command in non-commercial operations and places you in an ideal position to progress to commercial pilot training (CPL/ATPL) if you wish.

You'll receive:

• Dual qualification: Graduate with both a BSc and a full Private Pilot Licence (PPL), which takes you to management and flying jobs, and allows you to switch back to a commercial licence at a later time

• Industry contacts: BNU has great relationships with the top-flight training suppliers and leading employers in the aviation industry, providing you with opportunities for networking, internships, and placements that introduce you to the industry prior to graduation

• Real-world experience: Practical flying is blended with study, and you'll be instructed by seasoned ex-airline pilots and aviation specialists to make certain your competencies meet the requirements of the contemporary industry

• Career support: Career planning assistance, employability skills exercises, and networking events help you secure jobs with major airlines, airports, and aviation service providers within the UK and overseas

• Graduate careers: BNU graduates are now senior managers or pilots in the business, or employed by major airlines (such as British Airways and Ryanair), airports, and aviation bodies

Average salaries: Median salaries of £29,000 after one year, £33,000 after three years, and £36,000 after five years are indicated by graduates in careers in aviation management and piloting.

Further Academic Progression: You can proceed to commercial pilot training (CPL/ATPL) or pursue postgraduate studies such as MSc Aviation Operations and Management or MSc Managing Organisational Resilience in BNU. The programme's solid technical and industry foundation also opens up careers in aviation safety, logistics, and management professions.