Should student loans also be allowed to cover the cost of flight school?

UK student loans administered by the Student Loans Company primarily cover tuition and maintenance for higher education courses at approved providers. Pilot training at flight schools typically costs £80,000-£120,000 and is usually self-funded or supported by airline sponsorships, though one in seven trainees remortgage family property. The UK faces a pilot shortage, with post-Brexit licensing requirements adding complexity and cost.