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Pilot Careers Live Professional Flight Training Awards 2026

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Pilot Careers Live, Europe’s leading event for prospective commercial pilots, announces its second annual Professional Flight Training Awards, which recognises excellence within this hugely competitive sector.

The awards will celebrate attainment and dedication across categories covering pilot training organisations, team members, students and instructors. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 6 November 2026, the evening before Pilot Careers Live London.

We are delighted to announce Captain John Monks, Chief Safety and Security Officer at British Airways, as this year’s Guest of Honour. Having previously held leadership roles in pilot recruitment, pilot training and aviation safety, risk and compliance, Captain Monks embodies the career progression and dedication to excellence that the Professional Flight Training Awards aim to inspire in the next generation of aviators. Read more on the Professional Flight Training Awards in the media.

Introducing our independent judging panel. Kate West MBE, David Froggatt, Tim Cheal, Kathryn Cleaver. Head Judge: Martin Mahoney.

This year’s nomination categories are:

  • Best Integrated Student
  • Best Modular ATPL Student
  • Best MPL Student
  • Best Ground School Instructor
  • Best Sim Instructor
  • Best Flight Instructor
  • Rising Industry Star
  • Significant Contribution to Professional Flight Training (individual) (Sponsored by Loganair)
  • Best Sustainable Initiative (Sponsored by Loganair)
  • Achievement Through Adversity

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When and where?

Zen Garden, Sofitel Hotel Terminal 5, London Heathrow, TW6 2GD

19.00 – 21.30, Friday 6 November 2026.

This highly anticipated event will celebrate excellence in aviation training and career development, bringing together industry leaders, aspiring pilots and training organisations from the UK and across Europe.

How do I nominate someone?

Nominations are open now until Thursday 10 September 2026.

You can nominate an ATO, cadet or instructor using our form above.

Nominations meeting all the criteria will be shortlisted. Award winners and runners up will be selected by an independent panel of aviation professionals.

Can I get tickets to attend?

All nominees who make the shortlist will be contacted directly and given complimentary tickets to the event. Additional tickets will be available to purchase from Eventbrite.

How do I get there

Shortlisted nominees will be responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. Alternatively, they may nominate a representative to accept the award on their behalf if they are unable to attend.

Timeline

Nominations close: Thursday 10 September
Shortlist announced: Monday 28 September
Awards: Friday 6 November

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