EasyJet launches summer flight school kids experience
EasyJet is launching a new Summer Flight School, to inspire more young people to consider a career in aviation.
It also aims to combat gendered stereotypes of pilot and cabin crew jobs.
New research reveals around four in ten children (37%) still believe that a pilot is a job exclusively for men.
It hopes to challenge outdated stereotypes.
The airline is inviting children aged 7 – 12 to go behind the scenes at its training centre for hands on training experiences with real easyJet pilots and crew.
The first-of-its-kind event will offer children the opportunity to take the controls of an Airbus A320 flight simulator and learn what it takes to provide the best inflight service.
Summer Flight School is an initiative to drive greater diversity within areas in the industry that still face gender imbalance.
Only 6% of pilots worldwide are women.
The airline’s Pilot School Visits programme has seen female and male pilots presenting to hundreds of schools up and down the country.
The free experience will blend fun, education and hands-on activities.
It hopes Summer Flight School will inspire a new generation of aviators.
Jane Storm, Chief People Officer said: “We hope to inspire the next generation of pilots and cabin crew, showing aspirations don’t have to be limited by outdated stereotypes.”
Summer Flight School begins from 21st August at easyJet’s London Gatwick training centre.
Places are available to book for free.
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