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Launch your aviation career at the Aviation Academy. Ready to take off in one of the world’s most exciting industries? The aviation sector is growing fast, offering incredible career opportunities both in the air and on the ground.

Our airside campus at Leeds Bradford Airport puts you at the centre of the action. You’ll learn right next to one of the UK’s major airports, gaining real-world experience you won’t find anywhere else. Our strong connections with local flying schools and specialised aviation skills academies provide you with the technical skills, knowledge, and attitude needed to thrive in the aviation industry. We’re partnered with top names like Jet2.com, Jet2holidays, and Leeds Bradford Airport. These connections give you access to hands-on training and the skills employers are looking for.

With over 2,350 jobs at Leeds Bradford Airport and more than 4 million passengers each year, the demand for aviation professionals is soaring. Whether you’re interested in roles such as ground crew, airline check-in agent, dispatcher, marshaller, airport security, arrivals or departures staff, cabin crew, or aspire to become a pilot or air traffic controller with further training, the sky’s the limit!

NEWS:  
£31,800
Average Salary
Air Traffic Control, Cabin Crew, Air/Ground Transportation Operatives, Passenger Service Agents, Aircraft Pilots
Suggested Occupations
+4.7%
Projected annual Growth
Vocational
TitleLevel
AviationLevel 1, Level 2, Level 3
Cabin CrewLevel 2
Degrees & Higher Levels
TitleLevel
Air Transport Management BSc (Hons) (Top-up)Level 6
Aviation Management & Operations FdScLevel 5
Aviation Management & Operations with Pilot Studies FdScLevel 5
Distance Learning
TitleStart
Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2Start Anytime
Allergy Awareness Level 2Start Anytime
Awareness of Mental Health Level 3Start Anytime
Cancer Support Level 2Start Anytime
Care Planning Level 2Start Anytime
Caring for the Elderly Level 2Start Anytime
Children & Young People's Mental Health Level 2Start Anytime
Cleaning Principles Level 2Start Anytime
Counselling - IntroductionWed 23 April 2025
Counselling Skills Level 2 CertificateStart Anytime
Creating a Business Start-up Level 2Start Anytime
Customer Service Level 2Start Anytime
Data Protection & Data Security Level 2Start Anytime
Dementia Care Level 2Start Anytime
Digital Promotion for Business Level 2Start Anytime
Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care Level 2Start Anytime
Distressed Behaviour in Children Level 2Start Anytime
End of Life Care Level 2Start Anytime
Environmental Sustainability Level 2Start Anytime
Equality and Diversity Level 2Start Anytime
Event Planning Level 2Start Anytime
Falls Prevention Awareness Level 2Start Anytime
Information, Advice or Guidance Level 2Start Anytime
Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2Start Anytime
Neuroscience in Early Years Level 2Start Anytime
Nutrition and Health Level 2Start Anytime
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 2Start Anytime
Prevention & Control of Infection in Health Care Settings Level 2Start Anytime
Principles of Business Administration Level 2Start Anytime
Principles of Cyber Security Level 2Start Anytime
Principles of Dementia Care Level 3Start Anytime
Principles of End of Life Care Level 3Start Anytime
Retail Operations Level 2Start Anytime
Safeguarding and Prevent Level 2Start Anytime
Special Educational Needs and Disability Level 2Start Anytime
Team Leading Level 2Start Anytime
Understanding Autism Level 2Start Anytime
Understanding Autism Level 3Start Anytime
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Level 2Start Anytime
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2Start Anytime
Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes Level 3Start Anytime
Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Level 2Start Anytime
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care Level 2Start Anytime
Workplace Violence & Harassment Level 2Start Anytime
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