Get away from strikes and rocketing winter bills with a job in the travel industry
STRIKES, soaring inflation and rocketing winter bills – feel like you need to get away from it all?
A job in the travel industry could be just the ticket.
In order to avoid the chaos of last summer, airlines and travel firms are recruiting NOW for thousands of jobs, ranging from apprentices to cabin crew and cruise entertainers.
Here are some of the vacancies, but be quick as many close at the end of the month . . .
BRITISH AIRWAYS has 200 spots on its apprenticeship scheme. There are courses from Level 2 to degree, including operations jobs in aircraft maintenance, aircraft workshop and ground operations.
There are also schemes called Business Professional and Aspiring Leader, plus customer service roles. Apply by November 30 at bit.ly/3NPn0iN.
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George Bezer is an aircraft maintenance engineering apprentice with BA. The 18-year-old, from Shepperton, Surrey, said: “I absolutely love that every day is different.
“I could be changing an oven seal in the cabin one day and working on an engine change the next.
“You are always learning and improving. If you’re genuinely enthusiastic about the industry and this field of work, then please apply.
“It’s a ridiculously good opportunity to let pass.”
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Take to the skies with VIRGIN ATLANTIC as one of 200 new cabin crew.
The roles will be part of an initial six-month fixed-term contract with a view to extend. Estelle Hollingsworth, chief people officer at Virgin Atlantic, said: “We’re seeking new recruits from all backgrounds who aspire to be the friendly, smiling and professional face that is the airline.”
You can apply now at careersuk.virgin-atlantic.com.
The MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUP, which covers Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports, has 54 jobs, including baggage operatives and coach drivers. To apply, go to careers.magairports.com.
The country’s busiest airport, HEATHROW, has 31 different types of role to fill, including customer hosts and technicians. Search at heathrow.com/company/careers.
THE TUI GROUP is recruiting cabin crew for next summer along with aircraft engineers, base maintenance mechanics and admin staff.
Search careers.tuigroup.com/jobs.
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HOTEL chain ACCOR has 350 vacancies including receptionist, night auditors, waiters and kitchen staff.
PLOT A COURSE
THE travel industry has a wide range of jobs, so to land one, you need to know what suits you best.
Here the career experts at job site indeed.com share their top tips . . .
DECIDE ON A JOB TYPE: From cleaners to airline captains, the travel industry offers it all. Think about your personal strengths and interests, then pick a type of travel job that best suits you.
RESEARCH CAREER REQUIREMENTS: Once you decide what field of travel jobs you wish to work in, determine what education and work requirements you’ll need for that position.
Many travel careers, such as travel agents or cruise ship crew members, only need basic GCSEs. However, specialised roles require degrees and professional training.
NETWORK WITH TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS: Connect with people who work in the travel industry to increase your chances of finding a career. You might be alerted early or recommended for roles. Try joining online groups that focus on your travel career or participating in local events.
USE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Adapt your social profile to expand your network by posting travel photos or stories and tagging relevant companies.
FIND A MENTOR: Find a professional in your chosen area who will have insights that can further your travel career and is willing to help you navigate your first steps.
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TRAVEL agent HAYS TRAVEL is searching for more than 380 travel consultants and foreign exchange consultants.
Visit careers.haystravel.co.uk.
ROLES ON BOARD
CRUISE giant Royal Caribbean International is on a huge recruitment drive – the company is looking to hire 1,400 musicians, entertainers and production teams.
As well as staff with previous cruise experience, the jobs are also open to actors, musicians and technical staff looking for a fresh career direction.
The company’s staff perform in front of 105,000 guests each night across the fleet, and Nick Weir, senior vice president entertainment for Royal Caribbean International, said: “The choice of career opportunity that’s available to entertainment professionals is in the thousands.”
To find out more about what’s available, see royalcaribbeanentertainment.com.
SEA’S THE CHANCE
SET sail for a new career.
Maritime charity UKSA has joined forces with tour operator Neilson Active Holidays to offer 12 part-funded training places and guaranteed jobs to students taking water sports instructor training courses.
Demand for instructors is currently at an all-time high at holiday destinations worldwide, and successful trainees will start their career working for Neilson at a beach resort in Greece, Italy or Croatia.
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Chris Frisby, director of training and operations at UKSA said: “This is truly the opportunity of a lifetime.”
To find out more details, visit uksa.org/course/professional-training/watersports/watersport-instructor-training-neilson/