Bristol Groundschool (BGS) has become the first modular recognised training partner of Jet2.com, creating an exciting new opportunity for aspiring commercial pilots studying via the modular route.
Through the partnership, eligible Bristol Groundschool students who have sat their first four ATPL examinations can now be ‘tagged’ by Jet2.com as part of the airline’s Jet2NextGen future pilot talent programme. Students will need to demonstrate a strong performance overall, with first sitting results considered as part of the overall assessment.
The tagging initiative enables Jet2.com to identify trainees at an early stage of their training and maintain engagement with them throughout their journey towards becoming commercial pilots. Students who are tagged and continue to meet the airline’s eligibility criteria will benefit from a clearly defined pathway into Jet2.com, subject to successfully completing all required training, assessments and selection standards.
The partnership recognises the quality of Bristol Groundschool’s modular ATPL training and reinforces the growing importance of flexible training pathways in developing the next generation of airline pilots.
Gill Fowkes, Commercial Director at Bristol Groundschool, said:
“We are delighted to become the first recognised modular Jet2.com partner and to offer our students this exciting opportunity. Modular training has long been recognised as an accessible and highly effective route into the flight deck, and this partnership demonstrates the confidence that one of the UK’s leading airlines has in both our training and our students.
“Being tagged by Jet2.com gives our students the opportunity to be recognised early in their professional journey and provides a clear pathway towards a future airline career, provided they continue to meet the required standards. We’re proud to support aspiring pilots as they take the next step towards achieving their ambitions.”
Josh Raven, Future Pilot Programme Manager at Jet2.com, said:
“Given that ATPL theory is often the first major milestone on the journey to becoming a commercial airline pilot, we’re delighted to recognise Bristol Groundschool as our first recognised modular training partner. With a long-standing reputation for high standards and developing knowledgeable, motivated trainees, Bristol Groundschool plays an important role in the modular training pathway. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting future pilot talent from the very start of their training journey, while providing a clear and structured route towards a career with Jet2.com.The announcement further strengthens Bristol Groundschool’s position as one of the UK and Europe’s leading providers of modular ATPL theoretical knowledge training, offering students a recognised route towards a career with one of the country’s fastest-growing airlines.
