Commercial Pilot Pathway
Train towards your future career in aviation with us and experience a better way to train. Modern full glass cockpit aircraft, pay as you train, flexible full/part time training.
Next Generation Training
Embarking on the journey to become a commercial pilot is a significant and exciting step, one that requires dedication, passion, and the right training. At Fife Flight Centre, we are here to guide you every step of the way, providing you with the essential foundation needed to pursue a successful career in aviation.
Our Commercial Pilot Pathway is meticulously designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and experience required before you enter the advanced stages of commercial training. This pathway is not just about accumulating flight hours; it’s about developing a deep understanding of the principles of flight, mastering complex manoeuvres, and building the confidence necessary to operate in various flying conditions.
Elixir Next Generation Trainer -Arriving November 2024
Course Structure
Pathway courses are flexible around your needs, both in timing and structure. You can join at any stage as all training is pay as you fly. We are launching a Pilot Pathway specific website shortly to go into the training in more detail.
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You'll gain your Private Pilot Licence with us in the same modern aircraft you'll use throughout training, learning to fly and navigate a next generation trainer. Our highly experienced instructors will take you beyond the basic standard for Private Pilot to ensure you are ready to continue to Commercial training.
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You’ll continue building your flying skills in our Next Generation Elixir aircraft, you'll then learn to fly and navigate at night and in low visibility conditions, enhancing your safety and airmanship. You can then build instrument time towards your future commercial training.
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You'll need to build to around 100 hours of Pilot In Command time before you'll be able to begin Commercial training, and you'll be doing these in the Elixir Next Generation Trainer. This is the most advanced and safe aircraft available for hour building in the UK
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You can take Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Theory either remotely or join a classroom based course at a Partner training provider. You'll sit 13 exams over a maximum of 18 months.
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You can choose to train towards being a Flight Instructor or towards a Flight Deck career. We recommend you take this training with our trusted partners. They can offer the highest quality training on modern aircraft and they are also pay as you train.
What Makes Us Different
Decades ahead of the rest
Our current Tecnam aircraft are the most up to date Private Pilot trainers in the UK, and we are taking that even further. From this November onwards all our students will be able to train on our brand new Elixir aircraft. This next generation trainer brings the best safety and technology available in a training aircraft
Training for this century
Most training providers are only able to offer you 40+ year old aircraft to train in. By using modern Elixir aircraft you’ll be learning to fly in the safest and most advanced training aircraft available, with a full Garmin glass cockpit and autopilot.
Highly Experienced
All our staff have over 15 years of experience in aviation, and our instructors must have a minimum of 1000 hours of instructional time to work for us. You’ll benefit from that experience, keeping you on track with reliable, knowledgable and safe instruction.
Online Scheduling
From your first flight onwards, you’ll be able to book your lessons online at a time that suits you. This gives you control of your schedule 24/7. Our team are always here to assist you with your bookings by phone, email and live chat
Pay as you fly
Most schools ask for full up front payment to unlock their best pricing, and overcharge you if you want the flexibility and security of paying as you go. We are pay as you fly only, allowing you to be in control of your schedule.
Safety built in
Our team have a strong safety culture, and you’ll benefit from their high levels of experience as you develop your airmanship skills over time.
Our aircraft meet all the safety requirements for modern aircraft certification, that means they are built for safe operation, with spin resistance and ballistic parachute as standard
Key Info
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You can train full or part-time with us. Full-time this training pathway should take 12 months from no previous experience to being ready to start a Commercial Pilot Licence. Part-time can be over several years, please get in touch for details on key considerations if you are planning to take longer than 3 years.
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If you are full time you'll need to be age 17+ to start.
You'll need a UK CAA Class 2 medical to start, and you'll need to get a UK CAA Class 1 medical before joining a partner school for the Commercial Pilot Licence
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Get in touch with our team to get an outline proposal of training costs. We will be launching a specific website for this course soon
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You'll be training exclusively on our Elixir aircraft
Register your interest
Courses start soon for both full and part-time training, let us know you are interested in finding out more by clicking below
Book a meeting
Book a meeting at Fife Flight Centre, online or by phone at a time that suits you
FAQs
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We offer modern aircraft from day one, flexible training options like Pay As You Train, and personalised pathways tailored to your career goals, ensuring the best experience with no large upfront payments.
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No, and that’s where we stand out! While many schools require a full commitment and large upfront payments before you can even begin, we allow you to experience our training first. With our Pay As You Train model, you only pay for the hours you fly, giving you complete flexibility without locking you into long-term commitments.
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Yes! Our pathway prepares you for a variety of flight deck roles, with 60%-80% of your training towards a career in aviation completed at Fife Flight Centre. You can also choose between airline and flight instructor routes, depending on your goals.
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As a students on Commercial Pilot Pathways you’ll be flying our brand-new Elixir aircraft, equipped with 100% glass cockpits, right from day one. Unlike most schools that use aircraft over 40 years old and only introduce modern planes in the final weeks of training, we believe in preparing you for the modern cockpit environment from the start.
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In most cases, yes! However, some providers may lock you into contracts that limit flexibility, especially if you’ve already paid them a significant amount upfront. If your current school is no longer meeting your training needs, it’s important to ask about their policy for transferring out. On our Commercial Pilot Pathways, we believe in flexibility—if you’re ready to switch, we’ll help ensure a smooth transition without unnecessary roadblocks, we can have you up and running on a modern fleet within a few weeks
Contact us.
ops@fifeflightcentre.com
0800 0903 787 (Option 3) 24/7 - (Our team will take a message out of hours)
Fife Flight Centre
Fife Airport
Glenrothes
KY6 2SL