Rotherham College Courses Aviation

A student flying a plane on our aviation course

Aviation

Soar to success and reach new heights with our Aviation courses

Offered at

Rotherham College

Students will develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours which will enable them to progress in to an exciting aviation career.

The aviation sector plays a key role in the UK economy, contributing around £80 billion each year. The aviation industry has grown significantly since 2008, Brexit and post pandemic is seeing a huge upturn in travel, airport tourism and hospitality and therefore a huge requirement to increase the workforce. It employs around 200,000 people and offers career openings in a range of areas, including aircraft handling, aircraft movement, flight operations and passenger services.

The aviation sector is key to creating and supporting global connectivity for people, goods and services in all sectors, it is particularly significant in creating the infrastructure for inward and outward tourism, which is £34 billion.

Student flying a light aircraft

Light aircraft to be flown by our students

Student flying a light aircraft

A student flying a plane on our aviation course

Student flying a light aircraft - view from the window

FUTURE CAREERS IN AVIATION

Students will develop the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours which will enable them to progress in to an exciting aviation career.

Light aircraft - Aviation courses at Rotherham College

Cabin Crew

Average salary - £15,000 to £30,000 depending on experience*

Air cabin crew help make sure that airline passengers have a comfortable, safe and pleasant flight.

Day to day tasks:

Before a flight you could attend meetings about the route and schedule, check plane supplies and test emergency equipment, greet passengers and check documents.

During a flight, you might make sure passengers are comfortable, provide reassurance and make sure they follow safety procedures, serve food and drinks and make announcements.

At the end of a flight you’ll often make sure passengers leave the plane safely, write a flight report, add up and record food and drink orders, and duty-free sales.*

Working environments:

You could work on an aircraft. Your working environment may be physically demanding and cramped. You may need to wear a uniform.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Airline Pilot

Average salary - £24,000 to £110,000*

Airline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.

Day to day tasks:

Work with a co-pilot to fly the plane and communicate with air traffic control, plan routes using weather reports and air traffic control data, carry out pre-flight checks, communicate with cabin crew and passengers.*

Working environments:

You could work on an aircraft. Your working environment may be cramped, physically demanding and you may spend nights away from home. You may need to wear a uniform.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the aviation sector include**:

Customer Service | Communication | Positivity | Resillience | First Aid

**Information from EMSI 2024