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Aviation Operations & Cabin Crew

Aviation Operations & Cabin Crew

Stansted Airport is expanding. There's a demand for skilled workers in flight operations, cabin crew, airside and landside operations, security, aircraft dispatch and air traffic control. We can provide you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in the aviation industry.

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Engineering & Aircraft Maintenance

Engineering & Aircraft Maintenance

Qualified and highly skilled engineers are increasingly in demand. Our Engineering courses will focus on two key areas – Aeronautical Engineering and Operations Maintenance Engineering.

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Events Management

Events Management

If you're passionate about delivering a quality service and are hard working and dedicated, then a career in hospitality or events management could be an exciting and rewarding option.

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We have some exciting Open Events coming up. View the list of upcoming events

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Welcome to Stansted Airport College

Aside from finding the right course to suit you, there are many things to think about when you are choosing a college or sixth form including the quality, how good the facilities are, what support is on offer, what student life is like and what opportunities you will have after you have finished your course.

Stansted Airport College is the first of its kind in the country and as such offers you a unique opportunity to get onto the first rung of the career ladder within the aviation industry. We have strong partnerships with a whole range of employers on the Airport campus – check out this website to see who we are working with. Our partners are involved in the design and delivery of the curriculum, providing work placements and offering real job opportunities at the end of your course.

We have a purpose-built facility and state-of-the-art resources, so that our students are used to working in a professional environment.

Being part of Harlow College, we are recognised by Ofsted for our Good quality, support for students and we have excellent systems in place to make your learning exciting, meaningful and innovative.

Victoria Claydensmith

Head of College

Ruth Gray & Jennifer Hogan

Deputy Heads of College

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We're Hiring!

Be part of this truly exciting project and help train the next generation of aviation industry professionals.

Upcoming Events

Open Events

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Join us at Stansted Airport College for our latest Open Event

Thursday 23rd January 2025   5–8pm

Witness the sights and sounds of a bright and modern campus located in the hustle and bustle of a busy Airport whilst meeting our tutors and trainees, finding out more information about our courses and exploring our first-class facilities.

You can find out about: 

  • Our unique relationship with London Stansted Airport and their employers based at the Airport 
  • Our exciting range of professional and technical courses 
  • Your travel options to Stansted Airport College and the great public transport discounts available to our trainees
  • Support available to you including financial and learning support 
  • Work placement opportunities 
  • Where your qualifications can take you next 
  • The excellent facilities at the College 
  • Apprenticeship Opportunities 

You’ll get to meet: 

  • The Head and Deputy Head of College 
  • Teaching staff
  • Local employers
  • Student Services Team and most importantly… our trainees! 

How to get here: Once you have booked your ticket/s you will receive information regarding parking and travel.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL for this event, as spaces are strictly limited to 100 visitors per session. 1 ticket will need to be booked for each person attending, including parents/carers.

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If you are coming by car:

Please park in the Airport Long Stay Car Park on Round Coppice Road (Sat Nav CM24 1SF). On arrival at the barrier, a member of staff will open the barrier and direct you to the correct zone to park. Once you have parked, shuttle buses will be running frequently to transport you to Stansted Airport College. Transport will be available from the College to take you back to your car. There is no charge for event parking.

If you are coming by public transport:

On arriving at the terminal make your way to the Coach Station, Bay 17/18 where you can pick up the Arriva 509/510 service. Disembark at the Round Coppice Bus Stop on Long Border Road where you will find a footpath leading directly to the College campus. Click here to view a 509/510 timetable.

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