About Us
Pathway Pilot Training (path2pilot.com)
Path2Pilot is an Approved Training Organisation of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), specialising in the delivery of Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theory training.
At Path2Pilot, we pride ourselves on offering a high-quality, student-centred approach for residential and distanced learning (ATPL) students. Our small class sizes and wealth of knowledge, allow us to create the optimum learning environment. We also specialise in professional development, KSA 100 training and assessments days, helping build your soft skills for the airline recruitment process and your career beyond.
Our Facilities
We are located only 10 minutes drive from Edinburgh Airport to where low-cost flights are available from most parts of the UK and Europe. Edinburgh City Centre, with its excellent transport links and vibrant life is 25 minutes away by bus or train. Rosyth rail station is within walking distance.
Our residential timetable is set up with lectures each morning and afternoon tutorials and practice questions. To facilitate this blended approach to teaching and learning, we have an onsite a classroom, providing interactive training sessions and a crew room, providing 24 hour access for collaboration and studying. There is a very comfortable break-out area with hot drinks and a nearby communal kitchen available all day, in the evening and at weekends for group or individual study.
Meet the Team
Norman Beasant - Director and Head of Training
Ex-military and civil airline pilot
Norman was initially an RAF fast jet pilot then, after 12 years of management in manufacturing companies, became an airline pilot and base manager for Flybe until his retirement from commercial flying in 2015. He was a founder member of Pathway in 2015 and is now the Director and the Head of Training. He teaches aircraft general knowledge, flight planning, instruments, mass & balance, air law and other subjects on the course and deals with commercial matters. Huge range of flying experience world wide and good contacts in the airline industry.
Email: norman@path2pilot.com
Steve R - Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Ex-military and airline pilot with several large airlines on B757 and B737
Steve is the Chief Instuctor (CTKI) and has a background of over 40 years of military and airline flying experience as a pilot. He is also a qualified 737 sim instructor. He has worked for easyJet, Flyglobespan and Jet2 and held management roles as Safety Manager. With a wealth of industry and flying experience Steve brings with him a very good knowledge of the ATPL syllabus and exams, making his lessons both informative and engaging
Email: steve@path2pilot.com
Gerard - Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Gerard has over 25 years’ experience in the aviation industry with a background as a licensed aircraft engineer and pilot technical and simulator instructor. He has worked with several major airlines and training organisations including KLM, British Airways, CAE Oxford Aviation Academy and CTC Aviation. He has been teaching ATPL subjects full or part time for the last 13 years. Specialising in Human Performance, General Navigation, Instruments and Engines, Gerard's engineering background brings a practical element to his tutorials and workshops.
Email: gerard@path2pilot.com
Anothony Chertan - KSA Instructor, CRMI, English Language Examiner
Current Captain with major airline
Anthony is employed with a major low cost airline and is a specialist in Crew Resouce Management skills. He is also a qualified examiner for the ICAO English Language Certificates required by many for a commercial pilots' licence. He specialises in the delivery and development of our KSA 100 Training package (Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes). This is now an important and integral part of the Pathway training for the development of soft skills and for learning to work effectively as part of a team.
KSA training and assessments are now a mandatory part of the commercial licensing process - it's no longer sufficient just to pass the 13 ground school exams!.
Email: anthony@path2pilot.com
Adi - Theoretical Knowledge Instructor - Freelance specialist ATPL Ground School Tutor
Current pilot with major airline
Adi is a qualified commercial pilot working for a major airline. He joined our team after more than 2 year's experience as a freelance tutor in several TK subjects for EASA ATPL exams for a major school. He is a specialist in Flt Planning, Gen Nav, M&B and Performance. Adi is responsible for mentoring our Distance Learning cohort and meets with them on a monthly basis to discuss study tips, progress and offer guidance on areas our students may find more difficult.
Email: adi@path2pilot.com
Steve O'C - Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Ex-military and airline helicopter test and line pilot
Steve has an impressive background of over 40 years of military and airline flying experience as a pilot. Recently retired, he joined us from CHC and is also a qualified test pilot. Steve specialises in teaching Performance on our residential courses.
Email: steveoc@path2pilot.com
Herb - Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Herb is an ex-military, fast jet and QFI pilot with a wealth of experience in teaching ATPL subjects. Herb has also specialised in writing some of the EASA questions for ATPL exams. As one of our founding members, Herb has recently returned to us at Path 2 Pilot, to teach on the General Navigation course.
Email: herb@path2pilot.com
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Paul - Theoretical Knowledge Instructor
Ex airline pilot with several large airlines on medium and short haul routes
Paul has recently joined our team. He has extensive airline flying experience as a line pilot with wide ranging and varied types including helicopter flying.
Email: paul@path2pilot.com
Donna - Administrator, Exam Invigilator and Social Media
Donna joined the team from a teaching and IT background in the UK. She oversees the customer on boarding process and the general administrator for the courses. In particular she deals with our course practice exams invigilation for final exams and promoting Path2Pilot through our social media platforms and general advertising channels.
Email: admin@path2pilot.com
