TUI launches 2025 fully funded pilot training

TUI Airways, part of the multi-national TUI travel group, has opened applications for its fully funded Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) cadet programme.

The scheme will see new pilots join the Boeing 737 fleet after around 18 months of training, all in the UK. That includes 6.5 months of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge training which will be a combination of remote Computer-Based Training (CBT), virtual classroom learning (from your home location), and in-person classroom learning – and, of course, 13 exams.

After theoretical training, student pilots will complete four practical training phases: core flying skills, introduction of multi-crew operations and instrument flying, intermediate flying training in a B737 simulator, advanced flying training including the B737 Type Rating and circuit training in a B737.

Complete the TUI MPL course and this is what you’ll be flying, a Boeing 737. All photos: TUI

Funding for the TUI MPL Cadet Programme includes:

• All course and training costs
• All upfront training and licence fees
• Accommodation when required to be away from home during practical phases 1-4
• Uniform
• ATPL theory exam fees
• All required equipment such as manuals, iPad etc.
• Initial Class 1 medical
• Class 1 medical renewals.

However, the student pilot is responsible for personal travel, food and personal living expenses.

Upon completion of training and joining TUI as a Cadet Pilot, there is a Cadet Pilot salary for four years, which will include repayment of training costs to TUI. This salary is currently £37, 751 (post deduction) and will increase in line with pilot pay scheduling agreements.

Timeline for 2025 TUI MPL Cadet Programme

• Applications open 6 January 2025
• Applications close 31 January 2025
• Outcome of digital interview issued via email by the end of March 2025
• Assessment centre held at East Midlands Airport 7-11 April 2025
• Simulator assessments held in London Gatwick 3-7 May 2025
• Final outcome issued June/July 2025

TUI Airways said, “We’re looking for candidates to be committed, resilient and hard-working, and will be rewarded with a dynamic and exciting career where each day is different.

“We’re looking for people with great communication and leadership skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, resilience to work hard throughout a challenging course, motivation to learn and ultimately develop into highly skilled professional pilots.”

Yes! Completed the course and now a pilot!

Eligibility

To apply for the TUI Airways MPL Cadet Programme, there are a few requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age on or before 1 September 2025
• Have at least five GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or combined Science). Maths must be grade B/6 or above and the others grade C/4 or above, or equivalent qualifications. To view equivalent qualifications, please click here.
• Be fluent in English (verbal and written)
• Be eligible to live and work indefinitely in the UK without additional approvals
• Hold a valid passport which permits unrestricted worldwide travel
• Be at least 1.58m (5ft 2in) tall
• Able to swim 25m
• Able to meet the requirements for the issue of a CAA Class 1 medical – click here for more information,

Before commencing training, complete referencing and pre-employment background checks required for the issue of an airport security ID.

Click here for full details and application form

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