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Fastrack vs Integrated: Two routes to the flight deck — but which one’s smarter?

  • sarahchampneys9
  • Sep 17
  • 3 min read

At Aeros Flight Training, we get asked this a lot: “Should I go Integrated or Fast-Track?”

Both paths lead to the same licence — a frozen ATPL — and open the door to a career as a commercial pilot. But they’re not created equal. While Integrated training has long been seen as the “traditional” route, our fast-track modular course, ‘Fastrack’, is rapidly becoming the preferred option for aspiring pilots who want flexibility without compromising on quality.

So, what’s the difference — and why are more students choosing Fastrack?


 The fast-track Route with Fastrack by Aeros: Smart, Structured, & Airline-Focused

Aeros’s Fastrack training gives you a clear, full-time pathway through the modular system. You’ll move efficiently from PPL to ATPL theory, CPL, and IR — all delivered by one provider, with consistent standards, continuity, and support. Completed in as little as 14 months, it can also be paced to fit around your existing commitments.

 Key benefits:


  • More affordable — you pay as you train, as we don’t ask for bulky upfront payments*

  • Real-world flying from day one

  • More flexibility around life, finances, & location

  • Highly structured with momentum & progression built in – you learn at your pace

  • Delivered by industry-experienced instructors


Best suited to:


  • Career changers, post-grads or focused school leavers

  • Students who want flexibility combined with structure

  • Anyone looking for value without compromise


In short: it’s commercial training that works in the real world.


The integrated route: all-in-one, but all-or-nothing

Integrated training is full-time, fixed-locations, and typically runs over 18–24 months, but often longer. You start with no experience and train continuously with a single provider — often with a high upfront payments before you begin training

 What works:


  • Full-time, immersive training environment

  • Pre-planned structure

  • Ideal for school leavers who want a college-style course


But consider:


  • Less flexibility in training pace or location

  • Higher financial commitment up front

  • Can be harder to pause, reschedule or transfer if life happens


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Why more future Pilots are choosing Fastrack

The Integrated route isn’t wrong — but it isn’t right for everyone. Many students today want:


  • The ability to spread training costs

  • A balance between structure & adaptability

  • The chance to fly in real-world airspace & aircraft early

  • A provider who sees them as a future colleague, not just a cadet

  • ATPL theory after PPL flying, giving real-world experience to complex theory training


That’s where Fastrack at Aeros stands out.

You’ll still finish with the same licence and career options — but you’ll get there in a way that fits your life, not someone else’s timetable. Often faster than other routes, but you can also pace your training to fit around family and work commitments.


Let’s talk about your route to the flight deck

If you’re serious about becoming a commercial pilot, our team can help you map the smartest path based on your goals, experience, & your budget.

Book a free, friendly consultation with one of our Training Advisors, and at the same time, why not book in a tour of one of our bases too? Contract train@aeros.co.uk


Fastrack by Aeros, the course to get you airborne — sooner than you think


 

 *A small enrolment fee is requested to confirm your place; other than that, you pay as you train


 
 
 

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