Aviation Management with Private Pilot Training in Helicopters

Bucks New University

With over 20 years of experience, we specialise in preparing you for a dynamic career in aviation. In just three years, you will earn a full honours degree while completing your flight training and the ground exams required for your Private Pilot Licence - Helicopters (PPL(H)).Led by seasoned lecturers who were former airline pilots with major airlines, you will benefit from real-world insights and professional connections. You’ll work with our UK-leading partner Heli Air towards your PPL(H), and together, we’ll help prepare you for a career in the exciting world of rotary wing aviation.

This programme offers a combination of academic study and professional pilot training. Unlike traditional aviation courses, you will graduate with both a BSc and a PPL(H). This dual qualification not only enhances your employability but also gives you the flexibility and the ability to progress into a full commercial helicopter License later.

BNU has relationships with leading flight training organisations and major aviation companies throughout the country. These connections can help provide you with networking opportunities, which could lead to internships, and placements, increasing your exposure to the industry before you even graduate. We work closely with our industry connections to make sure that the course content is regularly updated to reflect real-world practices and standards, so you can be confident that you're learning what employers are looking for.

Studying topics such as airline operations, airport management, aviation law, and safety regulations will help you master Aviation Management. Our broad curriculum prepares you not only to fly helicopters but also to take on leadership and strategic roles in areas like airline management, logistics, operations, and air traffic control. Having management skills on top of your piloting qualifications can give you an edge in the highly competitive aviation sector.

Gain hands-on experience, allowing you to practice flying techniques, emergency procedures, and other critical aspects of PPL(H) pilot training in a controlled environment. Your practical pilot training is complemented by classroom instruction, helping you develop both the technical skills and theoretical understanding necessary to excel as a pilot and aviation professional.

The combination of a recognised UK degree and valid licence opens doors to careers in helicopter aviation not only in the UK but globally. The aviation industry is offers a truly international career, and your qualifications will be valued in numerous countries, giving you the flexibility to work with airlines, airports, or aviation management companies all around the world. In addition to this, the degree gives you skills needed for management, logistics and operations roles within airports, airlines, logistics and other businesses needing these skills.