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Bruno Silva, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, stands in front of an aircraft

By Laura Cronin 14 Mar 2023 4 min read

Navigating my early engineering career: Bruno's story

Bruno Silva works as an EASA Cat A Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Ryanair Engineering Germany GmbH. He shares his career path into aviation, and how he navigated through the Covid pandemic whilst in...

By Laura Cronin 13 Mar 2023 7 min read

What colleges or universities can I attend for aviation courses in the UK?

Aviation is a specialised field of study that often requires a lot of theoretical as well as practical knowledge, depending on the specific the specific job role. The UK is home to some of the world&#...

Cabin crew member on an aircraft demonstrates how to use oxygen mask

By Laura Cronin 10 Mar 2023 5 min read

5 essential things you should include in your Cabin Crew cover letter

Writing a cover letter is the job application step many of us wish we could skip over, but recent cover letter research shows that an effective cover letter is essential for making your application st...

Female captain pilot for SkyWest Airlines speaking out on women in the aviation industry

By Jennifer Cairns 09 Mar 2023 7 min read

SkyWest Airline's Captain, Adva Amir, shares her experience as a female within aviation

Meet Adva Amir, Captain at SkyWest Airlines and Top 100 Aerospace and Aviation Professionals to follow on LinkedIn. She speaks out about gender inequality and empowers women to either enter the indust...

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By Jennifer Cairns 02 Mar 2023 6 min read

Becoming Cabin Crew: a guide to starting your career in aviation

Working as cabin crew can be an exciting and rewarding career. If you love traveling, meeting new people, and providing excellent customer service, becoming a flight attendant might be a perfect fit f...

Pilot in cockpit for Ryanair Boeing plane

By Jennifer Cairns 02 Mar 2023 7 min read

The route I took to become a Boeing 737 Pilot

Meet Thomas, Boeing 737 Pilot. __related_jobs__ Where did the dream start for you? My grandfather was a private pilot. When I was a child, he made me try...

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Mar 2023 6 min read

How I became an easyJet Cadet Pilot

Meet Sara, easyJet Cadet Pilot. __related_jobs__ Where did the dream start for you? The thought of becoming a pilot hadn’t ever crossed my mind; I didn&rs...

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Mar 2023 5 min read

Life as a disabled female Pilot

Meet Amarie, disabled Private Pilot who is working to raise awareness of disablility within the aviation industry. Where did the dream start for you? I started to take an interes...

West Atlantic Senior First Officer Pilot flying

By Jennifer Cairns 01 Mar 2023 5 min read

Life as a Senior First Officer at West Atlantic

Meet Kwame Yeboah, Senior First Officer and Fatigue Manager at West Atlantic AB. __related_jobs__ Where did the dream start for you? My passion for flying stemmed from my...

Interviewer and interviewee sat at a table in discussion

By Laura Cronin 23 Feb 2023 5 min read

Mind Tricks: How Do I Calm My Anxiety Before an Interview?

Interviews are nerve-wracking even for those who are experienced. The pressure of making a good impression, combined with the need to find a new job, can cause anxiety levels to soar, resulting in a r...

By The CV & Interview Advisors 22 Feb 2023 6 min read

Top tips on tailoring your CV for jobs

It's important to tailor your CV when applying for a job, as there's so much competition in the job market. It’s likely you're not even going to get past the initial hurdle if you do...