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I’m interested in joining the Army Air Corps pilot role?

I’m 26 years old without qualifications apart from my English GCSE grade 4, is it still possible to enlist without qualifications or can the army support me to get those qualifications to meet the requirements? Thanks.

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  • Author: Anonymous
  • Category: Eligibility advice, Qualifications
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  • JS
    James S. Outreach Team 2i C Scotland

    The Qualification to be a pilot can be for on the Army Jobs Website. Off the top of my head you will need at least a Uni degree. The Army has bursary schemes to support individuals though education before joining but I'm not an expert in the detail.


    Best to visit/contact your local careers office, they will have more details.

  • Michael K.
    Michael K. Army Careers Advisor

    Good morning,


    if you are searching to joining straight in as a Pilot in the Army Air Corps here on the entry requirements:

    Regular (full time)

    Entry requirements

    • Age:
      From 18 years to 28 years & 11 months
    • Qualifications:
      • 35 ALIS points at GCSE (34 for SNQs) from 7 GCSE/SNQ subjects, with a minimum grade C/4 in English Language, Maths, and a science or foreign language.
      • 72 UCAS Tariff points from A-level / BTEC / Scottish Highers.
    • Basic physical fitness assessment:
      • Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
      • Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
      • MSFT (beep test) level 8.07