Overview

• easyJet’s survey of 2,000 16- to 24-year-olds found over 90% wrongly believed formal educational qualifications were mandatory to apply for cabin crew roles.
• Two in three respondents felt underqualified for training, deterring almost nine in 10 from ever considering an airline career.
• The airline is hosting hands-on taster sessions at its London Gatwick training centre to give potential applicants a realistic preview of cabin crew duties.
• Michael Brown, easyJet’s director of cabin services, highlighted the career’s variety, teamwork and progression opportunities as key attractions for new recruits.
• Aviation Minister Mike Kane praised the initiative as part of the UK government’s Plan for Change to expand youth employment opportunities.