Students will develop a broad knowledge of the aviation industry and develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviors to work within a variety of careers within the sector.
DurationAbout this course:
The aviation sector plays a key role in the UK economy, contributing around c£80 billion each year. The aviation industry has grown significantly since 2008, Brexit and post pandemic is seeing a huge upturn in travel, airport tourism and hospitality and therefore a huge requirement to increase the workforce.
It employs around c200,000 people and offers career openings in a range of areas, including aircraft handling, aircraft movement, flight operations and passenger services.
The aviation sector is key to creating and supporting global connectivity for people, goods and services in all sectors, it is particularly significant in creating the infrastructure for inward and outward tourism, which is c£34 billion.
This programme focuses on the flight elements of aviation and working within the airline industry. Students will develop a broad knowledge of the aviation industry and develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviors to work within a variety of careers within the sector.
Students will have access to a working airfield, learn from industry based staff and have the opportunity to take off on one of our flight experiences.
You will study a range of topics including:
UK Aviation
H&S in Aviation
Security in Aviation
Inter-relationships within Aviation in the UK
Aviation Geography and Terminology
Marketing in the Aviation Industry
Prep for Employment in Aviation Industry
Airline and Airport Economics
Environmental Impacts of Aviation
Research Issues in Aviation
Handling Air passengers
Ramp Handling
Aircraft Dispatch
Onboard passenger Operations
Aviation Communications
The Principals Of flight
Aircraft Take-off and Landing Performance
Flight Operations
Airfield Operations
Why Study Here?
Access to our exclusive flight school
Industry based staff with access to a working airfield
Great progression opportunities
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and maths
A successful interview
Rotherham College is a part of the RNN Group, a group of education and training organisations which also includes North Notts College and Dearne Valley College.
At Rotherham College we provide courses for school leavers and adults including Higher Education and skills. We specialise in a technical and career focused training and education. We will provide you with high quality training including hands-on experience to develop the crucial skills you need for your future career.
At Rotherham College you can choose to study from entry level through to level 3 (Equivalent level to A-Levels) before choosing to progress on to Higher Education with us. We are based in Rotherham Town Centre.
Our technical courses and Apprenticeships will help you develop essential employability skills by involving you in challenging projects, practical work experience with employers and the chance to enter regional and national competitions, all supported by training in our industry-standard facilities from lecturers who are experts in their particular field.
We’re here to support you with your next step, whether it’s leaving school to get a technical or professional qualification, getting a job or going into business on your own, looking for promotion or a career change, or moving on to higher study or a degree.
Instructors at the Pilot Centre are experienced, keen and dedicated to passing on their skills and knowledge to everyone who is interested in flying, aiming to make the learning as enjoyable as possible.
The PPL is an internationally recognised licence. Following successful completion of a course of training at Cubair and after application to the CAA you would be issued with a PPL with privileges to fly a single engine piston aeroplane (land) as pilot in command.
This will provide you with access to the freedom of the skies to see things from another perspective. As an Internationally recognised licence, some states such as the USA will allow you to gain their licence, with the completion of the relevant paperwork.
In this Fear Of Flying Course you will spend time in a Boeing 737 Full Motion Flight Simulator while you learn about flight and experience it in complete safety in an effort to overcome any anxiety.
The Private Pilot Licence is a minimum 45 hour course. Of which 10 hours minimum will be solo. It has to include 9 theory exams and a qualifying cross country of 156 nautical miles, then followed by a skills test (conducted in house).
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