EBACE2024 forging connections with tomorrow’s new talent today
Students and young professionals sat down with aviation leaders at the 2024 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2024) to share their views on how to attract more young people to the industry. Participants in the panel, titled, “Forging Connections Between Tomorrow’s Talent and Today’s Industry Leaders,” discussed a wide range of ideas including reaching out to local high schools and universities, offering...
British Airways newly qualified pilot pathway open for applications
British Airways opens its newly qualified pilot pathway (NQPP) programme. The programme allows newly qualified commercial pilots that meet the airline’s entry criteria to apply for a piloting job with the flag carrier. NQPP programme applicants must have completed all aspect of flying training and either be in possession of a UK Part-FCL Licence or have submitted their licence application to the CAA. Applicants with an...
Millennials vs Gen Z: What Aviation Recruiters Need to Know
The aviation recruiting landscape has changed tremendously with the rise of Generation Z and Millennials. According to aviation employment consultants Aerviva Aviation Consultancy, it is critical for employers to comprehend the subtle differences between the two generations when hiring fresh talent. Work Values and Ambitions Millennials are born between 1981 and 1996 and were pioneers in the digital age. They witnessed the...