British Airways Hosts RAF Air Cadets in 2025 for Flight Simulator and Aviation Training Experience

London, United Kingdom– Eight Royal Air Force Air Cadets recently participated in an exclusive training experience at British Airways’ Heathrow Training and Engineering Centres, gaining hands-on exposure to airline operations and flight simulation.

The cadets, selected at the National Air and Space Camp Industry Day last August, each received 45-minute training sessions in a full-motion Boeing 777 or Airbus A320 simulator under the guidance of British Airways pilots.They toured aircraft undergoing maintenance and deep servicing, including the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787, with insights from British Airways engineering apprentices.The visit included emergency training at the Flight Crew Training Centre, where cadets experienced a simulated evacuation and fire management procedures.British Airways staff, pilots, and Student Ambassadors engaged with the cadets throughout the day, discussing career opportunities in aviation.The visit is part of British Airways’ ongoing partnership with the National Air and Space Camp to support and inspire future aviation professionals.

Statements:

“This is our third year of offering this unique experience, and we are delighted to have such a close relationship with the National Air and Space Camp.”– Ruth Smith, Training Captain, British Airways“These cadets showed outstanding aptitude and engagement with BA’s outreach team at the camp in August and have been rewarded with a fantastic and unique behind-the-scenes visit.”– Sqn Ldr Tom Hunt, Deputy Camp Commandant, National Air and Space Camp

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