In recent years, the UK government have published Flightpath to the future – a strategic framework for the future of aviation, focusing on the next 10 years. This strategic framework highlighted government’s continued commitment to the sustainable growth of the aviation sector, recognising the vital importance of aviation to the UK. From supporting economic growth, to creating jobs across the UK, aviation adds huge value to the nation. In addition, Government have also published a Jet Zero strategy for decarbonising aviation with the sector, focussing on the rapid development of technologies in a way that maintains the benefits of air travel, whilst maximising the opportunities that decarbonisation can bring for the UK. All these strategic approaches aim to achieve the ambition of creating a modern, innovative and efficient aviation sector that is fit for the future. The government is committed to working closely with the aviation sector to build back better and greener than ever before, with an ambition of retaining our position as one of the strongest aviation sectors in the world. With this in mind, it cannot happen without an innovative and skilled workforce that can emerge from our education sector.
The objective of this request
We would like to request your support for the distribution of this survey below amongst schools, organisations, universities, institutions, or any other partner of relevance you consider appropriate.
Aim
The aim is to gather insights into factors influencing career choices in aviation.
Link to the survey
EUSurvey - Survey (europa.eu)
Translations
The survey has been translated into as many languages as possible. If you go to the tab in the top right-hand corner, where it defaults to English, you can scroll and select one of the available languages. Additional languages not currently listed will be added in the next few days.
Survey focus
- What factors attract and make retaining diverse talents remain (or not) in an aviation occupation?
- Identify what is influencing career choices in aviation for young individuals and professionals.
- Obtain a comprehensive view from various groups involved in making aviation an attractive career choice.
- Analyse responses across different groups to derive potential courses of action based on commonalities or differences.
Survey audiences
The survey will target the following audiences:
- Young people (18 and below)
- Aviation/non-aviation students
- Young aviation/non-aviation professionals (18+)
- Professionals who left aviation and their willingness to return
- Educators (primary & secondary schools)
- University professors/researchers
- Industry
- Aviation volunteers
- Apprentices
- Parents/guardians
- Trade Unions
- Aviation organizations/associations
We are also sending the survey to some organisations that showed interest in the topic and in supporting this study
Results
The insights gathered will contribute to the EUROCAE WG125 "connectors" subgroup's report, scheduled for release a report by May 2024.
The collective collaborative efforts in disseminating this survey with networks will enhance the data and insights gathered.