Petition · Department for Education
Commercial Pilot Training to be VAT exempt and introduce new funding options
Closed
445 signatures
What the petition asks
I am urging the Government to make all commercial pilot training fees VAT exempt and provide government-backed loans or grants for aspiring pilots. I believe that this would lower financial barriers which in turn would promote diversity and provide a sustainable future for the aviation industry.
I believe the heavy financial burden of pilot training prevents many talented individuals from entering the field, with VAT adding 20% to an already substantial cost, and makes aviation careers inaccessible to many from non-wealthy backgrounds. Research shows the UK could face a major shortfall of pilots in the years to come. I believe removing VAT and introducing government-backed support would be a vital step toward ensuring a more diverse, skilled, and sustainable future workforce.
Timeline
| 11 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
445
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
11 Nov 2024
Closed
11 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.