Flight school

CAE Oxford Aviation Academy

A large, airline-aligned training organisation offering integrated and airline-specific pilot programmes.

Airline affiliations

Partnered and aligned airlines

CAE operates multiple airline-aligned programmes. Availability and entry requirements vary by intake.

easyJet

MPL and airline-aligned integrated pathways with structured selection processes.

British Airways

Linked programmes and assessment-style alignment depending on intake and location.

Other partner airlines

CAE works with multiple carriers globally. Partnerships change over time and by region.

Airline affiliations do not guarantee employment and may involve additional selection stages.
Overview

What CAE offers

Training routes

  • Integrated ATPL
  • MPL programmes
  • Airline partnered pathways

Environment

  • Full-time, structured training
  • High assessment frequency
  • Strong standardisation
Pros and cons

Who this suits — and who it doesn’t

Pros

  • Strong airline alignment
  • Clear structure and milestones
  • Recognised brand
  • Good outcomes for airline-focused candidates

Cons

  • High cost
  • Less flexibility
  • Not ideal for part-time or self-paced students
  • Competitive entry requirements
Exam preparation context

How to prepare

Before starting

Candidates benefit from strong general exam foundations and familiarity with airline-style assessment thinking.

General exam prep

For partnered programmes

Airline-aligned routes require preparation beyond theory, focusing on decision making and assessment logic.

Airline-specific exam prep
Important

Independence note

Spires is not affiliated with CAE. Information here is presented to explain structure, trade-offs, and suitability only.