College Partnership Helps Students Land Jobs in Aviation Industry
By Business Correspondent
Sixteen students from Weston College, in Weston-super Mare, North Somerset, have secured jobs at Bristol Airport after completing their Travel and Tourism studies.
The students, who studied the Level 3 Travel and Tourism course at the college, have gone on to roles with airlines and airport services including easyJet, Jet2 and Swissport.
Weston College and Bristol Airport have worked together for several years, with students regularly visiting the airport to learn more about aviation careers and how the airport operates behind the scenes.
The visits include tours, industry talks and opportunities to meet professionals working across different areas of the airport.
Hannah Forrest, Course Co-Ordinator in Travel and Tourism at Weston College, said:
“We have developed a strong and ongoing partnership with Bristol Airport, providing learners with valuable industry insight through organised visits, tours and taught sessions.
“These experiences are crucial for our learners to allow them to explore real working environments, understand operational roles, and engage directly with professionals at Bristol Airport.
“As a direct result of this work, and the exposure gained through tours and classroom activities linked to Bristol Airport, 16 learners have successfully secured employment starting in Summer 2026.
“These roles include positions in customer service, ramp operations, and opportunities with major organisations such as Jet2, Swissport and easyJet, demonstrating the clear progression from classroom learning into meaningful employment within the travel and tourism sector.”
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism is equivalent to three A-Levels and is designed to give students practical knowledge of the travel industry, including airports, airlines, customer service, events and tourism operations.
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Student Chloe White said a college trip to Bristol Airport helped her understand what working there would actually be like.
“I found the trip to Bristol Airport really interesting, it was good to see the different areas of the airport,” she said.
“This helped me learn about the different roles at Bristol Airport and we were able to ask staff questions about their jobs. This helped me understand more about what it would be like to actually work there.
“After this trip through my course at college, I had the opportunity to interview for a job with Swissport to work at Bristol Airport. This was a massive opportunity as it was my first ever interview.
“The interview went well, and I was offered the job. I am looking forward to starting at Bristol Airport soon.”
Harry Ellis, Corporate Affairs and Community Engagement Executive at Bristol Airport, added:
“We’re proud to have worked closely with Weston College for a number of years to inspire and develop future aviation talent through meaningful, real-world experiences and visits at the airport.
“Supporting initiatives like this is vital in helping young, local people understand the wide range of exciting careers available in aviation and ultimately securing a job.
“We look forward to welcoming many more students in the years ahead.”
