Aviation Operations, Cabin Crew, & Logistics
What’s it all about?
Stansted Airport is expanding rapidly resulting in a demand for skilled workers to work within a variety of roles specifically around flight operations, cabin crew, airside and landside operations, security, aircraft dispatch and air traffic control. This qualification will help you to gain a broad understanding of key airport operations and provide you with the skills and knowledge to be able to progress into a career within the aviation industry.
What will I do?
Our courses are delivered by a range of industry experts, who will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the aviation industry and will equip you with the personal and practical skills needed to launch your career. Our strong links with employers means you will have opportunities to gain real life work experience and benefit from their vast expertise.
What can I do next?
You can progress to university or into employment in a range of roles across the airport including security officer, airline customer service agent, general operative airside, flight operations agent, cabin crew and many more. You could also pursue an exciting and sustainable career in air traffic control with further training. The opportunities are vast and progression to an Apprenticeship as a Ground Specialist followed by a Higher Apprenticeship as a Ground Operations Manager is another exciting pathway you may choose to follow.
Aviation Operations
With London Stansted Airport continuing to expand, there is growing demand for skilled workers across a range of aviation roles, particularly in flight and ground operations.
This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the principles of working within the aviation sector and helps develop the transferable skills needed to progress to a Level 3 Study Programme or employment.
- Level: 2
- Start Date: September 2026
Cabin Crew (Adult Course)
This course is designed for adults who are looking to progress their career within the aviation industry, change careers and enter the sector, or simply develop a greater understanding of how the aviation industry operates.
With London Stansted Airport serving more than 190 destinations and millions of passengers each year, the aviation industry continues to offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities. This qualification will provide you with an understanding of the role of cabin crew and help you develop the practical knowledge, technical skills and professional behaviours required to progress into a career with an airline. You will also gain an understanding of industry terminology, aviation operations and the high standards of customer service and professionalism expected by employers.
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- Level: 2
- Start Date: November 2026
Logistics
This qualification is designed to provide learners with a foundation in the principles of working within the aviation sector, with a particular focus on logistics and cargo handling. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to prepare for employment in this dynamic and fast-paced industry.
- Level: 2
- Start Date: September 2026
Travel and Tourism Level 3 (Aviation)
(Can be combined with Cabin Crew)
(Can be combined with Cabin Crew)
With London Stansted Airport continuing to expand, there is growing demand for skilled workers across a range of aviation roles, particularly in flight and ground operations.
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work within the aviation industry. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how the aviation sector operates, explore a wide range of career opportunities and develop valuable transferable skills relevant to the industry. Successful completion of the qualification can support progression into employment, apprenticeships, higher-level study or university.
- Level: 3
- Start Date: September 2026
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