easyJet launches recruitment drive targeting over-50s for cabin crew roles across UK

Airline says older workers bring invaluable life experience and skills

Budget airline easyJet has launched a new recruitment drive, with a specific focus on attracting older workers to join its cabin crew.

Since rolling out an initiative to bring in older workers back in 2022, the number of cabin crew members aged over 50 has more than doubled, while the number of those over 60 has almost quadrupled, the airline said.

EasyJet’s own research indicated that the majority of adults who had switched careers after turning 50 reported feeling happier as a result.

Many prospective applicants assume cabin crew roles are geared towards younger workers, and feared they would be the eldest member of the team, easyJet noted.

Michael Brown, director of cabin services at easyJet, said: “It’s been incredibly encouraging to see the numbers of cabin crew over 50 more than double since 2022 – evidence that many are increasingly viewing cabin crew as a fantastic career pivot regardless of age.

“We want more over-50s to apply as they not only bring their existing skills to excel in a career at easyJet, but also a wealth of life experience that is appreciated by our customers and colleagues alike, which is at the heart of the fantastic service our crew are known for.”

Employment minister Andrew Western said: “Supportive employers like easyJet know the breadth of experience over-50s can bring to the workforce and it shows what can be achieved when this is valued.”

Applications open from September, with vacancies available across the airline’s UK bases.

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