Congratulations to all winners and finalists of the Professional Flight Training Awards 2026!
The second annual event took place on Friday 6 November, celebrating attainment and dedication across categories covering pilot training organisations, team members, students and instructors.
And the winners are….
- Achievement Through Adversity: Josh Puttick
- Best Flight Instructor: Nick Chapman
- Best Ground School Instructor: Mike Upson
- Best Simulator Instructor: Kassandra Stultiens-Zandstra
- Best Integrated Student: Rubén Álvarez Polo
- Best Modular Student: Billy Burns
- Best MPL Graduate: Mitt Malhotra
- Rising Industry Star (Sponsored by Loganair): Wendy Hau
- Significant Contribution to Flight Training (Sponsored by Loganair): Stephen Rees
Captain John Monks, Chief Safety and Security Officer at British Airways, was 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.
Our independent judging panel:
Kate West MBE, David Froggatt, Tim Cheal, Kathryn Cleaver. Head Judge: Martin Mahoney.
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Thank you to our sponsors, FLYER, Loganair and Elixr.
Read more on the Professional Flight Training Awards in the media.
