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

Source: Royal Air Force Air Cadets
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