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Graduation qualifications
Graduation qualifications
- A Multi-Crew Pilot Licence on A330 aircraft
- ATPL Theoretical Knowledge and examination passes
- A330 Type Rating
- Upon commencement of First Officer flying with Virgin Atlantic, you will continue to gain Line Oriented Experience (LOE) which will conclude with a final 'line check' with a Virgin Atlantic Training Captain. This experience may also contribute towards your BSc Degree (if elected as an option)
Pilot training courses
Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers Programme
Virgin Atlantic is one of the world's most iconic airlines and is working with L3Harris Airline Academy to deliver innovative solutions for airline pilot training.
This programme is currently closed but there is an opportunity to fly for leading global airlines via our Integrated ATPL programme.

Programme overview
This L3Harris Airline Academy Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Airline Pilot Career Programme – Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers – is at the leading edge of airline pilot training innovation.
Selected and mentored by Virgin Atlantic from day one, you will embark upon a unique route of training that will take you to the role of First Officer on Airbus A330 aircraft, flying long-haul routes across the globe.
Throughout your flight school training, you will join fellow trainee airline pilots to experience the skies in spectacular parts of the world; as well as sharing adventures and making new friends that will last a lifetime.
Virgin Atlantic Future Flyers Programme
Key features
- Fully supported L3Harris / Virgin Atlantic programme
- Provision of L3Harris' Performance Protection
- Access to L3Harris' Training Security Bond
- Latest aircraft and simulators
- Virgin Atlantic employment (if successful)