- EasyJet has launched a scheme to recruit an army of over-50s to join its cabin crew
- A survey of 2,000 people over 50 shows that middle-aged people crave a new challenge
- Three-quarters said they believed their age would prevent them from getting a job.
If the lure of retirement doesn’t fade, don’t worry, because EasyJet might have another opportunity just waiting to be launched.
The British airline is hoping to recruit an army of over-50s to join its cabin crew.
The airline has launched a new ‘Returnship’ programme after research showed middle-aged people are craving a new challenge.
The initiative will offer free online careers information sessions and run taster courses at its training centre in Gatwick.
The results come from a survey by EasyJet of 2,000 people aged over 50, which found that 46 per cent had considered a new career.
British airline EasyJet is hoping to recruit an army of over-50s to join its cabin crew (pictured: a taster session at EasyJet’s training centre at London Gatwick)
The airline has launched a new ‘Returnship’ programme after research showed middle-aged people are craving a new challenge. (Pictured: A trial session at easyJet’s training centre at London Gatwick)
Nearly two in ten said they thought they wouldn’t even be able to apply to be a flight attendant if they were over 30 (pictured: a taster session at easyJet’s training centre at London Gatwick)
However, many said they considered cabin crew to be a job for younger people, and three-quarters said they believed their age would prevent them from getting the job.
Nearly two in ten said they thought they wouldn’t even be able to run for delegate if they were over 30.
Michael Brown, director of cabin services, said: ‘Being a cabin crew member can be a job for anyone with the necessary skills, regardless of age.
‘That’s why it’s important that through initiatives like our ‘Returnship’ campaign we tackle misconceptions about the job and broaden horizons for even more talented individuals looking for a new opportunity who can bring their wealth of life experience to the industry.
“So if you’re passionate about working with people and want a job that’s different every day, we absolutely encourage you to apply and we look forward to welcoming you on board as part of our team.”
EasyJet has significantly increased the number of middle-aged employees in recent years.
The airline employs twice as many people over 50 as it did two years ago, and four times as many people over 60.
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