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Major UK airliner wants to hire 1,000 new cabin crew members

Children play dress-up in new EasyJet campaign that tackles ‘outdated’ job stereotypes
  • easyJet is launching a significant recruitment drive to hire nearly 1,000 new cabin crew members for 2026.
  • The airline is specifically encouraging young adults and school leavers, particularly those not in employment, education, or training, to consider a career in aviation.
  • This initiative follows new research revealing that misunderstandings about the cabin crew profession deter many young people from applying.
  • The survey found that over 90 per cent of 16-24 year olds were unaware there are no minimum educational qualifications required for the job.
  • Aviation Minister Mike Kane commended easyJet's investment in young people and efforts to break down barriers to career opportunities.
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