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Recruitment Drive by EasyJet Targets over-50s
The airline says cabin crew aged over 50 have more than doubled since 2022 as it seeks applicants with transferable skills and life experience.
- EasyJet announced a new recruitment drive for cabin crew targeting workers over 50, with applications opening next month across the airline's UK bases.
- Since 2022, Michael Brown, director of cabin services at EasyJet, noted the number of crew aged over 50 has more than doubled, demonstrating the initiative's success.
- Research shows 80% of over-50s crew felt supported from day one, while cabin crew member Francesca Hicks reported increased fulfillment after 18 months working for the airline.
- Employment Minister Andrew Western praised the initiative, stating supportive employers like EasyJet understand the breadth of experience older staff bring to the workforce.
- The recruitment drive coincides with EasyJet's £5.7 billion acquisition by private equity firm Apollo, which non-executive chairman Sir Stephen Hester confirmed the board supports.
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EasyJet launches recruitment drive for over-50s and admits customers prefer 'life experience' from older crew
EasyJet has launched a recruitment drive for over-50s, admitting customers prefer the "life experience" of older crew members on board. The carrier had launched a scheme to bring in older crew members back in 2022, with the company saying the move helped double the number of cabin crew members aged 50 and over. The initiative also quadrupled the number of flight attendants aged 60 and over working for the airline. EasyJet said its research showe…
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