A major training exercise to test the airport’s emergency response to an aircraft incident took place at London Stansted on Tuesday (Oct 4) evening.

Harlow College and Stansted Airport College are committed to playing a full role in meeting the Government’s target to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Airport and aircraft operations will change radically in the future and to meet Stansted’s target to make its operations net zero by 2038, we are embarking on a programme of carbon reduction.

Developing the ‘green skills’ that are needed will require changes to Leadership and Governance; Learning, Teaching and Research; Data Collection; Estates and Operations and Partnerships and Engagements. Details of our work to date can be viewed in the Policy section of our website here. 

To mark the beginning of our new carbon reduction journey, we are pleased to celebrate this by rebranding our corporate logos to reflect our intentions. Starting with our Stansted Airport College logo, we have changed the colours to reflect our pledge to be a more sustainable college and our commitment to the environment.

The Home Secretary, Priti Patel, paid a visit to Stansted Airport College on Tuesday 16 August to meet staff and speak with apprentices, as part of a wider visit to the Airport.

A student from Stansted Airport College has gained an apprenticeship with the world’s largest aerospace company Boeing, one of only 20 people in the UK to land this prestigious training opportunity.

Just what did Travel and Tourism students from Stansted Airport College discover on their recent trip to Portugal?

Staff and students at Stansted Airport College were recently given the opportunity to showcase their skills as the College hosted a visit by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, in her role as Patron of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK - CILT(UK). The visit celebrated nearly four years of innovative learning at the College and the contribution its graduates are making to the Industry.

Officers from Stansted Airport Tactical and Community Policing Team visited Stansted Airport College on Thursday 17 March to raise awareness of the dangers drugs and knife crime.

With Covid vaccination rules for travellers easing, and people’s attentions turning to holidays abroad, the travel industry is bracing itself for a bumper summer holiday season.

To kick-start celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week, which takes place across England from 7^th-13^th February, Robert Halfon, MP for Harlow and Chair of the Education Select Committee, met with new apprentices at Harlow College where he gave an impassioned talk on the merits of apprenticeships and their value to both employers and the economy.

Stansted Airport College celebrated International Civil Aviation Day by hosting a networking event where students had the opportunity to talk to specially invited aviation organisations about work experience and career opportunities.

International Civil Aviation Day is an annual event recognising aviation’s vital role in boosting global, social and economic development, of connecting the world, and bringing untold new and exciting opportunities to millions of people.

As well as finding out about careers in the industry, students were able to discover more about the organisations in detail and understand what they do. Organisations who attended included the Civil Aviation Authority, the Royal Aeronautical Society, London Stansted Airport (MAG), Harrods Aviation and Ryanair.

Aviation Operations student Pharrell described why the event was worthwhile. “I want to become a pilot and this event has given me a much better insight into the different pathways available. It’s harder to find this type of information online so to hear it first hand from someone who works in the industry has really opened my eyes to what I could be.”

Holly, also studying Aviation Operations, was equally enthusiastic. “I found it really interesting talking to Harrods Aviation – I didn’t really know what they did but after speaking to them I’ll definitely be applying for a role. I think it’s very important to have the opportunity to meet with these organisations, otherwise you don’t always get to hear about the opportunities that are available. I’ve got so many contacts from today, all for different jobs and work experience that I could be applying for.”

Nick Davis is the Education, Skills and Diversity Manager at the Royal Aeronautical Society. “We try to inspire future generations into aerospace and aviation careers. It’s really important for us to talk with young people about the opportunities available in our sectors. It’s been a tough 18 months but the industry is very resilient and there will be lots of opportunities in the sector, including many brand-new opportunities. It’s a very rewarding, inspirational and future thinking industry.”

Emily Cottrell and Sharon Nicholson were representing the Civil Aviation Authority, who oversee safety regulations within the aviation sector. Emily: “The aviation industry has had a tough time recently but it does tend to be cyclic and every time it comes back it tends to come back stronger, so the jobs will be there. Sharon: “Today has been really good as we’ve been able to network with other organisations. Everyone has been amazing, there’s been a great atmosphere and the students have been really involved.”

Alex Smith is the Education Coordinator at London Stansted Airport. “I work quite closely with everyone here at the college so I do get a lot of time to interact with the students and I’ve been really impressed with the level of interest they’ve shown today. I think they’re really awake to the opportunities that are available at the Airport currently and looking ahead, as the industry starts to recover. I was delighted to promote hundreds of exciting roles currently available at the airport across several sectors including hospitality, aviation and cargo. It’s been great today just to talk with students to make them aware of what’s available over the other side of the runway.” 

Victoria Claydensmith, Deputy Head of Stansted Airport College, said “Stansted Airport College is delighted to be hosting this event to mark International Civil Aviation Day 2021. The day celebrates the importance of civil aviation and recognises the role aviation plays in the global transit network.

The event offers our students a unique opportunity to network with organisations from the aviation industry, expand their knowledge and find out information about careers and governing bodies.”