Travel and Tourism students enjoyed a guided tour of Universal Aviation and the main terminal at Stansted Airport as part of their NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Cabin Crew qualification.
On Tuesday, March 3, 20 Level 3 Travel and Tourism students in their second year of the course visited Stansted Airport as part of their NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Cabin Crew qualification.
The day got off to a wonderful start with a turbulent free journey to Stansted, with the students eagerly anticipating what the day had in store for them.
The visit included a guided tour and a Q&A session at Universal Aviation followed by a guided tour of the main terminal building which offered an interesting insight into the interior changes within the main terminal. The students demonstrated curiosity by asking interesting and relevant questions to employees about their roles at the airport.
The visit helped to raise aspirations amongst those students looking to carve out a career within the aviation industry. Of their visit to Stansted, the students said:
- “I thought Jason from Universal Aviation was a good speaker and he said some interesting things about working in aviation and the many career opportunities which are available.”
- “Universal Aviation was great and very interesting to find out about the company and what they do.”
- “I found Universal Aviation an exciting and exclusive look into executive and private jet air travel, including a behind-the-scenes look at air operations.”
- “I was able to see an important aspect of the industry in action whilst learning how the employees there progressed within the industry.”