<p>I regularly speak to Training &amp; Engineering managers in leading MRO businesses and many of them are faced with the same challenges.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There is a chronic shortage of licensed engineers within the industry, which is resulting in more and more pressure on training departments to train up individuals to fill this void.</p>
<p>It makes sense. If you don't have them, train them. Yet in reality this training is expensive and takes staff away from the business and out of productive work in other roles.&nbsp;</p>
<p>That is where we need to look at this problem differently. There is apprenticeship funding available in the form of your apprenticeship levy, meaning you could make your costly aviation engineering training cost neutral. Now I know you want to know more.</p>
<p><strong>The apprenticeship levy isn't just another tax for big businesses</strong></p>
<p>When the apprenticeship levy was introduced in 2017 many corporate businesses saw it as an additional tax. It is true that all businesses with a wage bill over &pound;3m need to pay 0.5% into the apprenticeship levy, but this isn't a tax, it's an investment piece.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You can draw down from this pot to fund training and development for your workforce and, if it runs out, you only pay 5% of the training costs, with the rest funded by the government.</p>
<p>If an employer has not paid the levy and would like to train an apprentice, they need to co-invest. For new starters from 1st April 2019, the employer has to pay 5% of the cost of training and assessment for their apprentices. Government funding of 95% is provided to cover the remaining costs.</p>
<p><strong>I thought apprenticeships were for 16-18-year-olds?</strong></p>
<p>It's a common misconception that apprenticeships are reserved for school leavers as an entry to the world of work. Yet apprenticeships are available to everyone in your workplace, regardless of age or ability. It doesn't just have to be for new employees either. You can enroll your current staff on an apprenticeship at any time.</p>
<p>Over a third of employees at Carbon60 are enrolled in an apprenticeship, from Level 2 Business Administration to Level 5 CMI Management, aged from 18 to our oldest learner in their late 50s, and all funded by the apprenticeship levy.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>You have 24 months to use it, or you'll lose it</strong></p>
<p>Once money is added to your levy pot, it has a life span of just two years, so this really is a use-it-or-lose-it scenario.</p>
<p>But this shouldn't discourage you from accessing it, as you are adding to the levy every month with your payroll. So as &pound;1 expires it is likely another is being added and can continue to fund training.</p>
<p>I would encourage you to take the time to consider accessing your apprenticeship levy, so as not to lose out, and to ensure the funding is utilised to increase productivity and ultimately aid the growth of your business. Your estimated funds that are due to expire can also be viewed in your employer digital account.</p>
<p><strong>Need more information on apprenticeship or how to unlock your levy? Book in a call with me to chat through your options.&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For as long as there has been flight, there have been great women in aviation. From pioneers such as inventor Emma Lilian Todd, who opened America&rsquo;s first female-focused aviation training club in 1908, and legendary adventurer Amelia Earhart, to the many women who build, repair, service and fly aircraft around the world every day, some of the biggest influences in the industry have been female.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">However, the number of women in aviation is still considerably lower than that of men. Thankfully though, as the industry &ndash; along with the wider world &ndash; realises the importance and benefits of diversity, inclusion and providing equal opportunities for all, women are starting to find their wings in aviation. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Read on to learn more about the difference-making people, organisations and policies which are driving a better future for women in aviation, as well as the sort of opportunities that are available to talented females in the industry today. </span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women in Aviation: The Challenges</span></u></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the UK, the number of women in aviation continues to be a challenge. For example, even as recently as late 2023, it was found that of the almost 30,000 pilots in the UK only 5% were female. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Meanwhile, the </span><a href="https://www.wiaacharter.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> (WIAAC) highlights a well-recognised shortage of women studying STEM subjects and subsequently moving on to careers in engineering &ndash; including vital roles within the aviation industry. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">But of course, the problems extend way beyond British borders. </span><a href="https://www.wai.org/mission" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women in Aviation International (WAI)</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> &ndash; the world&rsquo;s largest organisation dedicated to increasing the number of women in aviation and aerospace &ndash; report that women make up less than 20% of the global aviation workforce, across all the industry&rsquo;s roles, pointing to dormant levels of female introduction to aviation caused by lack of education and opportunities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.wiaacharter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Propelling-a-Gender-Balanced-Industry.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Research carried out by WIAAC</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="https://www.wiaacharter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Propelling-a-Gender-Balanced-Industry.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>suggest the problems extend further than a shortage of education and opportunities however, with perceptions and expectations of careers in aviation &ndash; and the experiences of those already within the industry &ndash; impacting female participation too. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For example, 84% of females asked by WIAAC perceived that pay may not be equitable between men and women working in aviation &ndash; a potential inhibitor to the progression of women in the industry; whilst one-third of female respondents already working in aviation and aerospace believed they would potentially need to leave the industry to progress their career, with many citing negative experiences endured only by them and other females.</span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women in Aviation: The Actions</span></u></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Faced by challenges such as those outlined above, there is a global drive to ensure aviation becomes more inclusive and diverse, not only to ensure greater, fairer, and more diverse opportunities for all, but also to build a better, more sustainable future for the industry by attracting, retaining, and advancing the talents of women and minority groups around the world.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Driven by organisations such as the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter and Women in Aviation international, as well as key figures and companies including some of the biggest in the world, not just aviation, key objectives and goals have been set such as: </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Investing in current and future workforces across aviation.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Building a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable industry.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Inspiring women and girls to pursue aviation careers, through education and employment opportunities.</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Providing support at every step of the aviation career journey. </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Promoting progression and gender balance for all. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">And, whilst there is still plenty of work to be done, thanks to the dedication and commitment of everyone involved, we are already seeing results from the efforts already made. Insights from </span><a href="https://www.wiaacharter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Propelling-a-Gender-Balanced-Industry.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">WIAAC&rsquo;s Propelling a Gender Balanced Industry study</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> found that almost all women in aviation they interviewed had been inspired by an early age to see an aviation career as fulfilling and exciting, and to make the most of their passion and drive for STEM. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Women in Aviation: The Opportunities</span></u></strong></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Putting the spotlight on women in aviation (or rather the lack of) and the need to close the gender gap within the industry has already started to pay dividends, with companies across the sector &ndash; from airlines and air forces to manufacturing and engineering specialists &ndash; committing themselves to being more diverse and inclusive across their workforce and in the way they operate. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In the UK alone, over 250 aviation and aerospace companies &ndash; such as Airbus, BAE Systems and major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick &ndash; have become </span><a href="https://www.wiaacharter.com/signatories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">signatories of the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">, promising to provide roles for women in aviation from apprenticeship level upwards, and support the progression of females into senior roles, and ensuring a commitment to &ndash; and accountability for &ndash; driving diversity change. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">British Airways, one of the major signatories, is an outstanding example of the efforts being made to make a difference in the diversity of aviation.<a href="https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/about-ba/ba-better-world/people" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a></span><a href="https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/about-ba/ba-better-world/people" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Working toward their goal to achieve 40% representation of women at senior management level by 2025, and equal representation by 2030, they already reached 39% by the end of 2023.</span></a><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Beyond senior management roles, BA are focused on diversifying their entire workforce, including in areas &ndash; such as engineering &ndash; which are more challenging to attract women. <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/british-airways" target="_blank" rel="noopener">At Carbon60, we&rsquo;re proud to support British Airways with their recruitment project</a>s, including their diversity drive, providing our engineering recruitment expertise and knowhow to help find, hire, and develop talent for a brighter future for aviation.</span></p>

The number of women in aviation is, even today, considerably less than that of men. Thankfully there is a brighter future ahead for females in the industry, with a drive towards diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities for all. 

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<p>Carbon60 are proud to collaborate with some of the biggest STEM companies around the globe, finding them the best and brightest talent available to help shape the future of industries that have a big impact on world and the way we live our lives, such as engineering, technology and more.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One of our long term partnerships has been British Airways and to assist them in discovering and hiring people to not only fill, but thrive and develop in, fantastic Aircraft Mechanic, Technician and Licenced Engineer roles &ndash; an unmissable opportunity to begin or build a technical or engineering career with an iconic company in aviation.</p>
<h2>Who are British Airways?</h2>
<p>British Airways are, without doubt, one of the world&rsquo;s largest and most recognisable aviation brands. A global airline connecting people, places, and cultures from each corner of the earth, the iconic British Airways branding is seen in the skies and on the ground 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year.</p>
<p>Behind the terminal gates, teams of thousands of talented people are powering every single journey that their aircraft makes, from those who care for and prepare every British Airways aircraft, to the crew on the ground who make sure they&rsquo;re always &lsquo;fit to fly&rsquo;. They are the beating heart of the engineering department at British Airways; and that&rsquo;s why the airline continues to invest in its people, their skills and potential, and they&rsquo;re always looking for the talent that will help build a better future for aviation and the world.</p>
<h2>Why has the Carbon60 &amp; British Airways partnership been so successful?&nbsp;</h2>
<p>Carbon60 are passionate about the future of STEM and helping the next generation of STEM talent grow, and partnering with companies such as British Airways on projects like this can lead to amazing opportunities for candidates, clients, and industries as a whole.</p>
<p>With our expert knowledge, over 25 years of aviation recruitment experience and an unrivalled track record of helping to discover and place talent in roles at various points of their career, from apprentice to senior management, and British Airways providing passionate individuals an exciting, unique chance to embark on a career journey that could help shape the future of engineering and technology in aviation, our partnership is a no-brainer.</p>
<h2>Which roles are British Airways recruiting for in this partnership with Carbon60?</h2>
<p>Assisted by the recruitment expertise, experience, and knowledge of Carbon60, British Airways are currently looking for people for to join their technical and engineering teams in Aircraft Mechanic, Technician and Engineering roles.</p>
<p>Not only will these roles offer incredible opportunities to work for an iconic aviation brand and get &lsquo;hands on&rsquo; with their aircraft, such as Boeing B777s, B787s and Airbus A380s, A320s, A350s for example, but also excellent career progression, training and development programs alongside personal development and a multitude of benefits &ndash; including a pension scheme, discounted flights, discounted car hire, and more &ndash; to take advantage of too.</p>
<p>British Airways are recruiting for people to join them throughout 2025, so now is a great time to get on board and let your career take flight.&nbsp;</p>
<p><a class="secondaryBtn" href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/british-airways" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find out more</a></p>

Carbon60 are proud to collaborate with some of the biggest STEM companies around the globe, finding them the best and brightest talent available to help shape the future of industries that have a big impact on world and the way we live our lives, such as engineering, technology and more. 

Land a career in aviation with British Airways & Carbon60

<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Making a difference is something lots of businesses are keen to do and at Carbon60 we&rsquo;re no different, we take pride in the fact that we help companies find the right talent for them, and candidates find rewarding careers.<br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">But that&rsquo;s just one (admittedly big) part of what we do. We&rsquo;re also passionate about giving back to the world in which we do business and helping the next generation of STEM Talent. Sometimes, this passion &ndash; combined with a little help from our network of clients &ndash; can lead to amazing opportunities! It&rsquo;s something we recently got to witness, and we thought we&rsquo;d share the story with you.<br><br><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_I9Mp_udvKs" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe> </span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 16px;">Opening Minds...</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our commitment to driving change is one of the reasons we have partnered with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stem.org.uk/"><strong>STEM Learning</strong></a><strong> UK</strong>, an organisation that is dedicated to improving young people&rsquo;s lives through the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths). They believe that great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Our partnership has led to our own internal army of STEM Ambassadors &ndash; volunteers that work with Schools, Collages and Communities to engage and influence the next generation of STEM talent &ndash; and last year, they spent time at Falinge Park High School in Rochdale, with a purpose to conduct mock interview sessions with students. We strongly believe that as experts in the world of recruitment, this is a great way for us to use our skills to help young people.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">At one of these sessions, our Head of Corporate Social Responsibility,<strong> Chris Blackburn</strong>, got chatting with a Year 11 student called <strong>Crystal</strong>. She opened up about her ambition to become a pilot. Chris himself has a passion for aviation, while this is also one of the sectors we specialise in at Carbon60. Through this conversation, he brought the aviation industry to light and opened Crystal&rsquo;s mind to the possibilities of an engineering career within it. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>&ldquo;<em>It was very easy to talk to Chris</em>,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;<em>He&rsquo;s very understanding and real. It was just me giving him my view on my future, and what I wanted to be, and he was just taking that in [and] giving suggestions.&rdquo;</em></strong></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 16px;">...and opening doors</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">Now, you might be aware of the need for more diversity within the aviation and engineering industries, and there&rsquo;s a particular focus on attracting more women. For example, studies have shown that women engineers make up just 12.5% of the total UK tech workforce, while just 9% of engineers in the top career grade are women.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">This is something that requires effort from all angles, and we&rsquo;re fortunate to work with many clients who are committed to encouraging more women into the industry. One such client is <strong>Virgin Atlantic</strong>, the world-renowned airline whom we spoke to after realising the enthusiasm Crystal had for aviation. They very quickly agreed to give her a valuable work experience at Manchester Airport. Getting practical, on-the-job experience at this crucial stage of her life could have a huge impact on her career choices in a few years&rsquo; time. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2><span style="font-size: 16px;">A First-Class Work Experience</span></h2>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Head of Commercial &amp; Supply Chain at Virgin Atlantic,&nbsp;<strong>Karl Howard-Norris</strong>,<strong> </strong>emphasised his company&rsquo;s commitment to improving diversity in the industry, saying:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>&ldquo;<em>We will do all we can to encourage as many women into the industry as we can, to bridge that gender gap. Doing that through STEM activities, reaching out to local schools and working with our suppliers like Carbon60 is only the right thing to do</em>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>&ldquo;<em>We literally jumped at the chance [to help] Crystal and we knew our teams in Manchester would be more than happy to help.&rdquo;</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The work experience itself was fascinating for Crystal, giving her the chance to explore the mechanics of a plane and &ldquo;<em>understand how everything works</em>.&rdquo; Looking back at her favourite moment, she added:</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>&ldquo;<em>It was when the plane left after we'd checked around it. When we sent it off, that was definitely the most memorable part</em>. <em>I'm very grateful for the STEM Ambassador Network and Carbon60 for coming together to give me this amazing opportunity.&rdquo;</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">Collaborating to Create Change</span></h2>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This initiative highlights the importance of partnerships between STEM-focused organisations and companies like Virgin Atlantic. It's no secret that STEM education is key to driving innovation and economic growth for decades to come.<br></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This gains even more importance when you consider that 43% of STEM vacancies were regarded as hard to fill due to skills shortages &ndash; yet the UK has a goal to be a &lsquo;science and technology superpower&rsquo; by 2030.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>The partnership between Carbon60 and STEM Learning can help young people gain insights, practical skills and exciting career opportunities. It&rsquo;s not just about the benefits to the economy either &ndash; Initiatives like these can have a significant social impact too. Think about how many more ambitious young people like Crystal there are, looking for inspiration and for doors to be opened!</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br>STEM Learning currently has over 7,000 strategic partners &ndash; ranging from SMEs to large corporations, professional membership groups to Higher Education institutions.&nbsp; All partners have a role to play in influencing attitudes towards STEM and increasing the number of talented people employed within it. </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">We&rsquo;ll leave the final word with Crystal:</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>&ldquo;<em>It&rsquo;s just amazing how they could make this happen and change someone&rsquo;s life completely. It took a kid who had a big dream about flying and placed her into somewhere suitable.</em>&rdquo;</strong></span></p>

Find out how our parternships with STEM Learning and Virgin Atlantic changed one girls life

How STEM Partnerships can change lives

<p>The aviation industry, and the demands on it, are ever-growing. Commercial aviation is booming as an increasing amount of people look to explore the post-Covid world and air freight continues to enable and drive efficient global commerce.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As a result, airlines and other organisations continue to order new aircraft, driving up manufacturing demands. Meanwhile, existing fleets require constant maintenance to ensure they remain airworthy and ready to carry passengers or cargo around the world.&nbsp;</p>
<p>However, aviation is facing the implications of decreasing workforces and wide-scale skill shortages. Post pandemic, many skilled engineers were lost to the rail, warehousing, automation and nuclear sectors, and airlines are struggling to replace this wealth of experience and attract new talent to meet their operational needs.</p>
<p>With demand not looking set to dwindle anytime soon, action is required to tackle these challenges. And fast.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Addressing the Aviation Skill Shortage</h2>
<p>Throughout our many years of experience of supporting maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) recruitment projects, Carbon60 have worked in partnerships with some of the world&rsquo;s leading aviation organisations to help find, attract and hire the next generation of aviation talent - not only to support them, but to help narrow the skill gap within the wider aviation industry too.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Carbon60 &amp; Virgin Atlantic: Nurturing Early Careers Talent</h3>
<p>We have partnered with global aviation powerhouse Virgin Atlantic; trusted with utilising our Early Careers experience, expertise and insight to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/training-and-apprenticeships/virgin-atlantic-aeronautical-graduate-programme">find and recruit emerging graduate talent for their Aeronautical Graduate Programme</a>.</p>
<p>Together, we shape them &ndash; through hands-on experience, leadership and management, module-based learning and completion of a CAP 741 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Logbook &ndash; into the Aviation Engineering leaders of the future.</p>
<h3>Carbon60 &amp; STS Aviation: Guiding Veterans back into work</h3>
<p>As Forces Covenant civilian employment support providers for Service leavers and Veterans and one of the UK&rsquo;s top 25 Veteran Employers, we are also proud to help ex-military personnel take a secure and exciting step back into civilian life and into a career in aviation.</p>
<p>Helping <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/training-and-apprenticeships/forces-to-civilian-transition-programme-2024">STS Aviation to recruit for their Forces to Civilian Transition Programme</a>, we provide veterans and service leaders a pathway to B1 Mechanical or B2 Avionics licenses and potential careers at a leading aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification specialist. Along the journey, we not only give all training required to complete the licence modules, but also enable veterans to grow their existing leadership skills via tailored ILM-accredited programmes &ndash; with our expert support, guidance and advice given throughout.</p>
<h3>Global talent for a global aviation industry</h3>
<p>And, recognising the potential of aviation talent from around the world, we are passionate about providing international candidates with access to jobs and careers that their skills and dedication deserve, by connecting them to opportunities that could include sponsorship for their training, development and support for the Skilled Worker Visas required for UK-based roles &ndash; <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/blog/british-airways-carbon60-creating-opportunities-for-international-engineering-talent">including a variety of positions at iconic airline British Airways</a>.</p>
<h2>How we can support you</h2>
<p>Carbon60&rsquo;s recruitment and early talent expertise enables us to create journeys that guide people through various stages of learning and development, all the way through to potential employment that can kickstart an exciting, fulfilling career in ever-growing, ever-changing industry that keeps the world moving. Employment that will not only create a better future for individuals, but for aviation too.</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;d like further insights or need support with your recruitment requirements, feel free to get in touch with Andy Morris, Client Solutions Director, via email: andrew.morris@carbon60global.com</p>

In the face of the growing demand on aviation and a growing skill shortage within the industry, it is vital to take action now to find, hire and retain the next generation of talent who will help to keep us all flying, safely and efficiently, long into the future. 

How Carbon60 are helping to shape the future of Aviation and its workforce

<p>Through our research&nbsp;into global aviation salaries, in association with <a href="http://www.aviationjobsearch.com/uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aviation Job Search</a>, we found that there is an extremely strong link between age and wage &ndash; the more experience gained in the aviation industry, the greater the salary offering. There is also an apparent link between age, salary and geographical location.</p>
<p>Aviation professionals aged under 25 years old are getting paid, on average, 90% more in the UK than they would do if they were performing the same roles in Central or South America. However, the UK aviation industry offers salaries below the global average for people aged 20 &ndash; 54 years old. But aviation professionals aged 55 years old and above receive above average salaries in the UK.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aviation professionals aged over 65 years old will find the best salaries in Europe, receiving an average of &pound;71,269. Europe is the also the place to be for those with less than one year&rsquo;s aviation industry experience; they can earn an average of &pound;45,000, compared to people with the same amount of experience in the Middle East, who will only receive average salaries of &pound;14,040.</p>
<p>Compared to Europe, Asia offers the lowest salaries to aviation professionals aged over 65, with the average salary standing at just &pound;35,000. The variations in global salaries shows why relocation is a genuine consideration amongst 95% of respondents across all age groups, as better salaries may await across geographical borders.&nbsp;</p>
<p>66% of respondents would be happy to move abroad for their next role, where they can seek better wages for their experience and age brackets. Only 5% of respondents claimed they would not consider a geographical career move, but the majority of this group are willing to move within 50 miles of their current locations.</p>
<p>Our research findings indicate the immense level of commitment and dedication amongst aviation professionals, whilst showcasing the mobile nature of the global aviation industry.&nbsp;</p>

In association with AviationJobSearch.com

Global Aviation Salary Survey 2018

<p>STS Aviation&rsquo;s Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024 has been created to offer ex-military personnel and veterans a secure and supported transition back into civilian life, through an exciting apprenticeship that will not only provide an opportunity to gain a UK CAA B1 Mechanical Licence or B2 Avionics Licence, but also a potential route into a new career in engineering and aviation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/training-and-apprenticeships/forces-to-civilian-transition-programme-2024">As part of the programme</a>, apprentices &ndash; who Carbon60, using our extensive recruitment experience and expertise, are helping STS find and recruit &ndash; will benefit from vital hands-on experience, training, and theoretical learning provided by Air Service Training (AST), the UK&rsquo;s leading provider of aircraft maintenance training.</p>
<h2>Who are Air Service Training (AST)?</h2>
<p>AST are the UK&rsquo;s leading and longest established Approved Maintenance Training Organisation, providing training and education for a range of licence categories as defined by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) &amp; UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA).</p>
<p>Training engineers is one of the most demanding professions, requiring dedication, expertise and experience, yet from their training centres in Perth, Scotland &ndash; and locations around the world &ndash; Air Service Training have continued to provide the&nbsp;best aircraft engineering training for nearly a century.</p>
<p>AST offer training through an EASA / UK Approved Basic Part 66 (Category B) Course; short, EASA / UK Part 66 Modular Courses; and a EASA / UK Part 66 Zero to Hero programme covering all modules in relation to B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B2 Licence Categories, and have trained engineers for some of the largest civilian and military aviation organisations in the world.</p>
<p>Air Service Training (AST) is the UK&rsquo;s premier and most established Approved Maintenance Training Organisation, with a rich history of nearly a century in aircraft engineering education. Recognised by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), AST offers a unique opportunity for military leavers to leverage their skills and experience in a new arena.</p>
<p>Located in Perth, Scotland, with additional training centres worldwide, AST provides rigorous, high-quality training that equips engineers with the expertise required for the demanding civilian sector. We offer a comprehensive range of EASA and UK-approved courses, including the Basic Part 66 (Category B) Course, modular training, and a comprehensive Zero to Hero programme. This programme covers all modules needed for B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, and B2 Licence Categories.</p>
<p>AST has a proud history of training engineers for some of the world&rsquo;s largest civilian and military aviation organizations. By joining AST and STS, apprentices will be equipped to excel in civilian aviation, building on the dedication, expertise, and experience they have honed in the military.</p>
<h2>What Training is Provided in the Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024?</h2>
<p>For their <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/training-and-apprenticeships/forces-to-civilian-transition-programme-2024">Forces to Civilian Transition Programme</a>, STS are looking for service leavers and veterans with a minimum of 5 years&rsquo; mechanical or avionics experience to join them, and for the many spaces available in the programme they are searching for some people currently without a UK CAA B1 Mechanical Licence or B2 Avionics Licence. These individuals will join at step one of the programme and receive training ahead of deployment.</p>
<p>The training provided by AST will include all the CAA Part-66 Category B licence modules required to be accredited with a UK CAA B1 Mechanical Licence or B2 Avionics Licence, whilst individuals will also get hands-on experience with aircraft as part of practical on-the-job training included in the apprenticeship. This will include a 22-week classroom-based course for obtaining a B licence, followed by a type rating course on a wide body aircraft.</p>
<p>Training for a B1 Licence will provide individuals with the skills, experience and qualifications required to kickstart an exciting aviation engineering career, meanwhile B2 Licence training is for learning and implementing the technical skills required for a career in avionics.</p>
<p>Put simply, B1 training will focus on providing experience and expertise in engines and other elements of aircraft that enables them to reach the skies; B2 training enables the manufacturing and maintenance of electronics and other systems that keep them there.</p>
<h2>Licenced to Start a Career in Aviation</h2>
<p>The training given by Air Service Training won&rsquo;t only build skillsets and experience and provide a chance to gain the accreditation required for a role in aviation; as part of STS Aviation&rsquo;s Forces to Civilian Transition programme, it&rsquo;ll open a door straight into an exciting new career.</p>
<p>Upon completing their chosen programme &ndash; whether it's the Approved Basic Training with practical components, or one of our theory-based options like the Zero to Hero, modular courses &ndash; apprentices will have earned the relevant experience and qualifications. Following this, they will transition into a role with STS, a globally recognised leader in the aviation industry. STS has a strong presence across the UK and internationally, offering access to world-class facilities and resources. This partnership ensures that skills and experience of the apprentices are not only valued but also fully utilised in a dynamic and well-established aviation environment.</p>
<h2>Want to Find Out More About This Opportunity?</h2>
<p>More details about STS Aviation&rsquo;s Forces to Civilian Transition programme, including information about placement location and start dates, salary, work patterns and progression opportunities can be found <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/training-and-apprenticeships/forces-to-civilian-transition-programme-2024">by clicking here.</a></p>

As part of STS Aviation's Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024, ex-military personnel and veterans are provided an opportunity to gain vital training and experience from AST – the UK’s leading provider of aircraft maintenance training.

Education Through Experience: Creating Aviation Talent with AST and STS Aviation

<p>With the Bank of England increasing interest rates from a record low of 0.25% up to 0.5%, business owners will have been left wondering how it could affect their finances. Could companies expect to see employees requesting a pay rise to reflect growing day-to-day costs?</p>
<h2>Millennials</h2>
<p>(Those born in the early 1980&rsquo;s to the mid-1990&rsquo;s)&nbsp;</p>
<p>Money is not often the core driver behind their career decisions. Aspects such as work/life balance, brand identity, and company values are often the main reasons for choosing their role and place of employment. If a millennial is already part of a company that aligns with their personal identity, a short-term increase in living costs will likely have a negligible effect.</p>
<p>Matters like mortgage repayments will also have little influence on millennial workers too because today&rsquo;s 30-year-olds are only half as likely to own their own home as their baby boomer parents. With such few millennials owning their homes, an increase in interest rates on mortgage repayments will have little impact.</p>
<p>Millennials are more likely to job-hop rather than ask for a rise, an increase in living costs and diminishing spending ability will more than likely see millennials look for new roles rather than asking for pay rises &mdash; something they would have done prior to the interest rate rise too. But if millennials are seen as the future of your business, employers will need to focus and emphasis the company&rsquo;s values that their younger employees most associate themselves with.</p>
<h2>Generation X</h2>
<p>(Those born between early-to-mid 1960s to the early 1980s)&nbsp;</p>
<p>These people are often homeowners tied into variable rate mortgages. An increase in interest rates will have a significant impact on how far their pay-packet goes &mdash; especially when factoring in aspects such as childcare, increasing fuel costs, and food price increases &mdash; issues that specifically affect Generation X more than millennials.</p>
<p>Whilst you would imagine that this would lead to a vast increase in staff asking for pay rises, it may not be as clear cut. The average total weekly earnings grew by 2.2% in the three months to August compared with the same period a year earlier, while the Bank of England noted in September 2017 that pay deals had &ldquo;clustered around 2% to 3%.</p>
<p>Whilst this is not anywhere close to the 4.25% earnings growth prior to the financial crisis, a steady increase in wages could see a majority of workers happy with their lot &mdash; especially as inflation is somewhat aligned with earnings increases at 2.9%. Add in tentative signs that pay could be picking up for 82% of workers in the private sector, and initial panic over Generation X workers asking pay increases should to some extent be calmed.</p>
<p>But if there is one generation in particular who may ask for a salary increase, it is still more likely be home owning Generation Xs with families tied into variable mortgage deals &mdash; especially as those in Generation X are more likely to want to be more company-loyal, and will want to stick around at their current workplace for stability.</p>
<h2>Should employers worry about wage increase requests?</h2>
<p>On the whole, an increase in pay packets from workers is not likely to be hugely significant. With more and more employees favouring company culture over financial gain, improving benefits packages, company perks, and modern work environments are far more likely to have a bigger impact on keeping current employees happy, and attracting the highest quality candidates for new roles.</p>

The rise in interest rates has left many businesses wondering if this will lead to a rise on employees requesting a pay rise to reflect growing day-to-day costs.

Does an interest rate rise equal an increase in pay rise requests?

<p>The IR35 legislation has now been delayed for a year, until 6th April 2021, as a result of the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It's still important to prepare for IR35, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.</p>
<p>IR35 is a big talking point in businesses right now and with the private sector roll-out coming to medium and large businesses in April 2020, many businesses are looking for answer to the complexities this will bring.</p>
<p>Due to its complexity, there is no one-size-fits-all. However, by changing our thinking around how we manage contract workforces, this can be an opportunity to not just mitigate tax risks, but to actually improve the efficiencies of our workforce.</p>
<h3>Statement of Work</h3>
<p>Statement of Work is how we structure outcome-based work solutions. Many projects are currently run on a time and material (T&amp;M) basis.</p>
<p>For example, if you needed to upgrade a piece of software across your business, you would likely need to advertise, interview and hire a team of engineers and induct them into your business, ready to deliver the upgrade. This team would likely be paid on expensive day rates, require day-to-day instruction and management, and be required to attend company meetings. All of these factors (among many others) would bring them inside IR35, as well as being time consuming to manage and having no guarantee of delivery.</p>
<p>However, under an outcome-based Statement of Work, you can mitigate some of the risk factors of this scenario. Run as a fixed-price project, you wouldn't need to manage each individual contractor to turn up each day and complete task X by Monday, for example. Instead, you would focus on them delivering the software upgrade by the agreed date. You wouldn't need to hire the team or worry about authorising time sheets, but instead sign off work completed, saving a considerable amount of time and administration, as well as mitigating many of the risks of IR35 compliance.</p>
<h3>Shift away from man-management and drive efficiencies</h3>
<p>If you change to this way of thinking you ensure your workforce is IR35 compliant, and this outcome-based way of working improves efficiency and productivity too.</p>
<p>Effectively, contractors who are paid a day rate really benefit when work runs late, and the reality is you are unlikely to have the technical capability to effectively manage them. But by switching to an outcome-based model you can incentivise individuals based on delivering high-quality work on time.</p>
<p>Ultimately it's about shifting our thinking from this man-management to working with a service provider and measuring deliverables, even if it is a one-man band limited company. This service provider can then bill the business at agreed milestones and/or on project completion.</p>
<h3>What about IR35?</h3>
<p>With IR35 coming into place, the traditional T&amp;M resource model also comes with the administration of working out which roles fall in or outside of IR35 and, if they do come within, the additional costs of PAYE and NIC on top.</p>
<p>With the lack of clarity, the risk would be that the individual contractors will receive reduced day rates as well, resulting in a loss of talent for your business, further impacting on productivity.</p>
<p>If you can focus instead on "what outcomes do I want?" and enlist a service provider to work backwards from there, you mitigate these risks as well as driving more productivity into these projects.</p>
<p>IR35, in our opinion, doesn't need to be something to be scared of. It can actually be a catalyst for changing the way we think about workforce management to a more Statement of Work-based way of thinking. Smart business leaders will realise the benefits of this far outstrip IR35 compliance.</p>
<h3>Find out more</h3>
<p>Want to know more about how Statement of Work could work for your business?</p>
<p>Contact us on <strong>enquiries@carbon60global.com</strong> or call <strong>01582 958140</strong>.</p>
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<p>*This pages provides information on legal issues and development of interest to our colleagues, clients and candidates. The material is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide legal advice. Readers should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to the matters discussed on this page.</p>
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April 2020 is fast-approaching, and it's time to explore your options.

Could Statement of Work be the solution to IR35?

<p>As long-time supporters of our brave military service men and women, who have employed and championed the skills and dedication of ex-forces personnel for many years, Carbon60 - Forces Covenant civilian employment support providers and one of the UK&rsquo;s Top 25 Veteran Employers &ndash; are proud to get behind a number of projects and initiatives designed to help Service leavers and Veterans gain employment and transition back into civilian life.</p>
<p>Our latest partnership, with STS Aviation, is another exciting chance to provide such opportunities. Utilising our recruitment expertise, and experience in supporting military leavers, we&rsquo;re helping STS find and hire talent ex-military personnel for their Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024 &ndash; providing experience, training and potential careers in the engineering and aviation and, most importantly, the security and support employment provides.</p>
<h2>Who is STS Aviation?</h2>
<p>STS Aviation Services operates three state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities, and over 40 line maintenance stations worldwide. Their facilities and expert personnel drive a commitment to providing comprehensive aircraft maintenance, engineering, and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.</p>
<h2>What is STS Aviation&rsquo;s Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024?</h2>
<p>STS&rsquo; new programme has been designed with providing ex-forces personnel a secure, supported route back into employment and civilian life. Additionally, it provides STS an opportunity to expand, improve and futureproof their workforce, by taking advantage of the existing engineering expertise and experience that military leavers and veterans will have gained during their time in service.</p>
<p>So, with the help of Carbon60, STS are looking for individuals with mechanical or avionics experience to join this exciting programme in a variety of mechanical and avionics roles. For the many spaces available, STS are searching for some people currently without a UK CAA B1 Mechanical Licence or B2 Avionics Licence, who will join at step one of the programme and be trained to by Carbon60 ahead of deployment at STS; and some who already have a UK CAA B1 or B2 Licence who will join STS directly as part of their existing workforce.</p>
<p>Candidates don&rsquo;t have to be in the Armed Forces currently, but must have served previously if not, and can even apply if they have already gained post-military employment elsewhere.</p>
<p>The programme celebrates the skill, passion and dedication of the brave men and women who&rsquo;ve served in our forces and rewards them with an opportunity to learn, gain even more experience and build a career at one of the leading engineering companies in aviation.</p>
<h2>What Training and Qualifications are available?</h2>
<p>For those currently without a UK CAA B1 or B2 Licence, Carbon60 will provide all the training required to complete the CAA Part-66 Category B licence modules whilst candidates perform OJT in a live hanger environment. This will include a 22-week classroom-based course for obtaining the B licence, followed by a type rating course on a wide body aircraft.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Additionally, as part of the programme, a tailored ILM-accredited leadership program is provided at a foundation degree level &ndash; designed to build on the leadership prowess already gained during military service and shape it for a seamless transition into potential leadership positions in a civilian environment-based role.</p>
<h2>Where is the programme based and when does it start?</h2>
<p>With an existing, well-established foothold in the aviation industry, across the UK and around the world, STS benefit from access to, and the ability to utilise, world-class facilities.</p>
<p>For this programme, training will be held in Manchester initially, with OJT opportunities being offered in Manchester or Birmingham.</p>
<p>Carbon60 are recruiting now for individuals to join the programme with STS in the 2nd half of 2024, however there is a chance to join the second course &ndash; starting in the 1st half of 2025 &ndash; if preferred.</p>
<p>What&rsquo;s more, shift patterns in each location are diverse to suit your lifestyle and promote work-life harmony.</p>
<h2>What about salary, work patterns and progression?</h2>
<p>The programme has been created to provide opportunities aplenty. But there are rewards aplenty too.</p>
<p>So, during the training phase, a competitive starting salary of &pound;26,000 is provided. This increases to &pound;42,740 during the OJT phase; before finally being raised to &pound;64,785 as a reward for completing the training provided and gaining the licences available.</p>
<p>What&rsquo;s more, the shift patterns have been created with adaptability and flexibility in mind, to ensure a better work-life balance and allow everyone within the programme to perform and excel.</p>

Carbon60 have partnered with STS Aviation to help them find talented ex-forces personnel for their Forces to Civilian Transition Programme 2024.

Carbon60 & STS Aviation: Partnering to create exciting Forces to Civilian transitions

<p>Believing that inclusivity, diversity, and opportunities for all helps to not only create a stronger, more skilled, and highly-experience workforce, but also to make the world a better place for everyone, British Airways strive to offer the very best talent from around the globe the chance to begin and build and incredible career in the aviation industry.</p>
<p>That&rsquo;s why, utilising the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa">UK Government&rsquo;s Skilled Worker Visa scheme</a>, the airline are able &ndash; in some cases &ndash; to provide visas for international candidates who are successful in applying for a UK-based British Airways job, but don&rsquo;t currently have the right to work in the UK.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Which British Airways roles do the airline provide Skilled Worker visa support for?</h2>
<p>British Airways provide support for a variety of roles across their various departments and sectors, from Head Office jobs to airport-based Operational positions.</p>
<p>Currently British Airways is, <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/job-seekers/british-airways">assisted by the recruitment expertise, experience, and knowledge of Carbon60,</a> recruiting for talented individuals &ndash; including international candidates &ndash; to join their technical and engineering teams in Technician and Licenced Engineer roles.</p>
<p>These roles offer exciting opportunities to work for an iconic aviation brand and get &lsquo;hands on&rsquo; with their aircraft on the ground, helping to keep them &ndash; and British Airways&rsquo; millions of passengers &ndash; in the air, and excellent career progression, with personal development and a multitude of benefits, to take advantage of too.</p>
<p>And, as mentioned, for successful candidates from outside the UK, British Airways can &ndash; depending on circumstances &ndash; provide sponsorship and/or cover relocation costs, using the government&rsquo;s Skilled Worker Visa scheme.</p>
<h2>How British Airways provide support through Skilled Worker visas</h2>
<p>The Skilled Worker visas British Airways can provide range from between three and five years, with some fully funded, and others part funded. In some cases, they offer full relocation support including flights, hotel, and cargo costs as well as part-funded support for dependants.</p>
<p>The type of sponsorship offer depends on the role a candidate applies for. In the case of the Technician and Licenced Engineer roles, the sponsorship available to successful international candidates differs depending on the position.</p>
<h3>Technician roles</h3>
<p>For Technician roles, international candidates &ndash; upon successful application &ndash; will typically be offered an initial 3-year sponsorship, during which British Airways will provide training for the candidate to progress from Technician to Licenced Engineer. At this point, further sponsorship can be provided to extend the visa to 5 years. After 5 years, upon lapse of the visa, a period of indefinite leave to remain can be applied for.</p>
<p>International candidates who are successfully offered a Technician position are allowed to bring immediate family to the UK with them, but costs for visas and relocation is the responsibility of the candidate.</p>
<h3>Licenced Engineer roles</h3>
<p>Due to the more senior nature of the role, international Licenced Engineer candidates are typically offered a 5-year sponsorship upon successful application. Again, upon lapse of their 5-year visa, candidates can apply for a period of indefinite leave to remain.</p>
<p>For these roles, British Airways provide international candidates assistance with their flights to the UK and their relocation. Additionally, they will initially assist with the costs involved in bringing dependants to the UK too. However, these costs are claimed back through the candidate&rsquo;s wages upon beginning work.</p>
<p><a name="_Hlk164764969"></a>Please note that to qualify for Licenced Engineer roles, candidates must hold a UK CAA licence.</p>
<h2>British Airways is waiting for you&hellip;</h2>
<p>No matter where you are in the world, if you have the skills, expertise, and passion to begin or build a technical or engineering career in the aviation industry, British Airways is the perfect place to do so. There is no better time to join this iconic global organisation, so if you&rsquo;re ready to take this opportunity, British Airways and Carbon60 are ready to help you take it.</p>

Utilising the Skilled Worker Visa scheme, British Airways – who are working in partnership with Carbon60 – are helping to create aviation careers for talent from around the globe. 

British Airways & Carbon60 – Creating Opportunities for International Engineering Talent

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<p>As part of our ongoing commitment to veterans and ex-forces personnel, we are also dedicated to supporting military families as they also experience the journey from service life to civilian life, which for many can be difficult to navigate and understand. We provide guidance on what support is available for those struggling with their physical or mental health or finding it hard settling back into a civilian way of life and struggling to find work or somewhere to live; can direct people towards specialist care they may need; and even help them to get financial support. Help for you, and your family too.</p>
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<p>Having experienced the transition from military life to civilian life, and build a long, successful career since leaving the Royal Navy, our very own Ian Drysdale is at the very heart of our drive to help as many veterans and ex-forces personnel as possible kick start a career upon bringing their journey in the services to an end. <a href="https://www.carbon60global.com/blog/our-qanda-with-ex-forces-in-business-award-nominee-ian-drysdale">Find out more about Ian, his experiences, and his knowledge, in our blog</a>.</p>
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<h2>The Support Carbon60 Provides</h2><p>The insights and support that our experienced people provide can be invaluable to any ex-forces personnel or veteran who may be unsure if and how they can find and start a new career that’s suited to them, their skills and experience and their journey back into civilian life.</p><p>Carbon60’s own ex-forces and veterans, many of whom served in the military for several years but are now thriving in their new careers, strive to help people take the next steps, at the right time – not just in their career, but in every day civilian life – by sharing experience and knowledge; helping them tailor CV’s and better identify and showcase their skills; and point them in the right direction, connecting them with employers across a variety of sectors.</p><p>Such advice and guidance are also available on our website, through a variety of insightful blogs and guides; whilst we also feature employers and companies offering roles and opportunities available that would be ideally suited to ex-forces and veterans, their skillsets and their experience.</p>

<h2>Why Connect with Carbon60?</h2><p>Carbon60’s long-term support for our brave military service men and women, and passion for championing their skills, dedication and finding them a secure, rewarding and enjoyable route back into civilian life isn’t only proven through our experience and expertise.</p><p>As Forces Covenant civilian employment support providers and one of the UK’s Top 25 Veteran Employers, and advocates of STEM learning through hands-on experiences and practical education, Carbon60 are recognised as a company that ex-forces and veterans can trust and depend on as they look to take a vital next step in post-service life.</p><p>So, if you’re a military leaver and need help beginning or building a better civilian career journey, we are here for you. Get in touch for more information, support and guidance and we’ll put you on the right path.</p>

<h2>Career Opportunities for Ex-Forces and Veterans</h2><p>It isn’t only us who strive to support ex-forces and veterans, recognising their skills, discipline and commitment and the potential to apply it to a career outside of service – many companies Carbon60 are in partnership with do too.</p><p>That’s why you’ll find that many of our clients, including globally-recognised organisations such as STS Aviation, provide career opportunities that have been created specifically with ex-forces and veterans in mind – ranging from apprenticeships offering chances to build-on and develop existing skills and qualifications to full-time roles in which people can take on and thrive within.</p>

<h1>Carbon60: Committed to Supporting Ex-Forces and Veterans</h1><p>For many years, Carbon60 have been committed supporters and partners of the military and their personnel, including those who are currently serving in one of our Armed Forces - who we support and celebrate through sponsorship of various events - and particularly ex-forces and veterans who have retired from the forces and navigating life after service.</p><p>Understanding that making the transition back into civilian life can be a significant challenge and concern for many ex-forces personnel, we utilise the experience, expertise and connections of our people - including some who are veterans themselves - to not only help create new career opportunities for them, but offer the advice, support and guidance needed to help kick-start a post-service career too.</p>

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