easyJet invites students to Luton Airport to find out about careers in aviation

Pupils across Luton visited Luton Airport as part of a scheme developed by easyJet.

Students from Icknield High School, Chalk Hills Academy and Challney Girls attended the events that ran throughout July. The easyJet events included a girls' engineering day and a Cyber and Data placement week, as well as critical career development skills like CV writing, teamwork and health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Pupils found out what it takes to run an airline, from aircraft engineering, data and IT to designing their own package holiday product – incorporating flights, baggage, hotels and activities – on a set budget.

Students also got to see the operational areas of the airport including taxiways, the runway and aircraft movements, followed by a tour of the airport fire station.

Mahdi, a student at Icknield High School said: “On this trip I felt really amazed as I saw how big the airport was and I loved the fire truck and the tour of the airport. The easyJet workers that were helping us around the airport were really nice. This trip has been one of the best experiences I have had so far.”

Jenny Lam, careers co-ordinator at Icknield High School said: “easyJet and London Luton Airport organised a fantastic programme for our students to gain an eye-opening insight into the world of travel and aviation, plus the important behind the scenes work that goes into running a successful organisation and business.

“Students learned a meaningful lesson on teamwork and communication through the budgeting workshop and the exciting airport tour educated them, on the extensive roles and departments that collaborate together to provide passengers with a safe and successful journey. Students also learnt about the importance of maintaining good health and wellbeing in the workplace, with a thought provoking talk from Oliver which inspired them to think about how they can overcome challenges and manage stress.”

She added: “Thank you to Peter, Emily, Joshua, Hannah and the team for this valuable experience and for being such good role models for our students to learn from. I'm sure this will be a memory that our students think back to when they leave us.”