8 June 2026
Flying school Euro Flight Training (EFT), based at Solent Airport, has launched a new course, the EFT Flight Deck Pathway.
The structured modular training programme is designed to guide aspiring pilots from Private Pilot Licence through to airline-assessment readiness.
The course was developed by EFT working with Bristol Groundschool, Simtech Aviation, IAGO Flight Training and Wizz Air. The programme combines the flexibility of modular training with the structure and professional development expected by airlines.
The pathway covers ATPL theory, advanced commercial flight training and APS MCC preparation, while also focusing on leadership, decision-making and airline-standard professionalism.
EFT has grown into one of the UK’s leading modular flight training organisations, with a fleet of 16 aircraft, advanced simulators, more than 25 instructors and examiners, with 450-plus pilots trained.
George Coe, Director and Head of Training at EFT, said, “Our aim is not simply to help students gain licences and ratings, but to develop confident, professional pilots who understand the standards and expectations of the airline industry from the very beginning.”
For pilots who have already completed ATPL theoretical knowledge training, EFT has also launched EFT Flight Deck Fast Track, enabling direct entry into the advanced flight training phase before progressing to APS MCC preparation.
The programme is endorsed by Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air and designed to prepare students for opportunities across the wider airline industry rather than a single airline destination.
Suitable candidates can complete the pathway in as little as 12 months, according to EFT. Training costs start from approximately £55,000, offering a more accessible alternative to many integrated programmes.
