Easyjet recruitment drive: Airline urging ‘empty nesters’ to join cabin crew - how to apply

EasyJet is looking to the over 45’s in their latest cabin crew recruitment drive. Hit by staff shortages, the airline has devised a campaign to attract ‘empty nesters’ to join the team.

According to research conducted by the airline, more than 78% of UK adults over 45 say they are open to a new challenge when their children fly the coop. The British company has also seen a 27% increase in crew aged 45 and over in the past four years, including a 30% rise in over-60s joining the team in the past 12 months.

The survey, which targeted 2,000 people, revealed 58% said they were excited at the prospect of starting a new career.

The aviation sector has recently been swamped by issues related to staff-shortages, flight delays and cancellations, and handling of lengthy queues and luggage. Airlines have struggled to maintain high standards post-pandemic and Brexit.

In August, CEO of Ryainair Michael O’Leary, said Brexit has had a huge impact on staff-recruitment, he said: “[Brexit has] been a disaster for the free movement of labour and one of the real challenges being faced by the UK economy”.

Being a cabin crew member means being the first port of call on a flight; showing passengers to their seats, serving meals and refreshments, ensuring the quality of emergency equipment on board, and tending to all customers’ needs.

Michael Brown, the director of cabin services for easyJet, said: “Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and it’s the warm welcome and fantastic customer service that our cabin crew are famous for.”

If you  fall into the ‘empty nester’ category, or if you are simply over the age of 45, you can find out about the recruitment process, training, job information and current Easyjet vacancies, at the Easyjet careers website.