Student Case Studies

What led you to choosing this subject? I’ve always enjoyed flying and already have my Private Pilot’s License (PPL).I’ve also been inspired by the diaries of my Great Granddad who was a B29 bomber pilot for the American Airf...

Reuben studied Aeronautical Engineering for a year before deciding to join the Aviation Operations course at East Surrey College on the recommendation of a friend.“I really enjoyed the course – the content was great but what made it f...

Jose first enrolled on Travel & Tourism Level 2, to get a first taste of the industry, and then began studying our Cabin Crew qualification. He chose ESC after hearing positive things from former students, and knew which subjects he wanted to stu...

Shaydon played football for his school team as well as with Raynes Park Vale FC but he has always been interested in aviation, particularly a career in Air Traffic Control. He applied to the Royal Navy in November and had a fa...

Aeronautical Engineering Level 3 student Billy made a positive impression at his work experience interview and was subsequently offered a five-day placement with the Gatwick Hangar 6 Programme with British Airways.Billy was able to experienc...

Former School: Moor House School & CollegeAlfie studied on our Aviation Operations Level 3 course and was offered the opportunity of work experience with Airbus! Alfie undertook a week-long virtual work experience, during w...

Past student James came back with his employer, Smart Aviation to speak to current students, sitting in the same classroom that he had been in as an ESC student. James had initially chosen to study at ESC, as he had been researching Aviation...

Former School: Knole AcademyAfter his school pulled the Travel & Tourism courses, Adam started looking for options and came to an Open Event at East Surrey College. “Although the College was one of furthest from me, it had a go...

Former student Lucy studied Travel & Tourism at school and knew that she wanted to work towards a career in Cabin Crew. "I've always had a passion for travel, and Cabin Crew was the perfect way for me to work and do what I love....

Cameron enjoyed spending two days with British Airways during national work experience week.  He was able to chat to pilots, engineers and other staff about their job roles and what it’s like working for the company. Along with fe...

Harley enjoyed spending two days with British Airways during national work experience week.  She was able to chat to pilots, engineers and other staff about their job roles and what it’s like working for the company. A...

Jason completed his BTEC Level 3 in Travel & Tourism and has been offered a full-time position with BA as cabin crew. Whilst at ESC, Jason also studied Level 2 in Cabin Crew to supplement his studies as he wanted to differentiate himself from oth...

Joe, Andrea and Andrew studied on the Aviation Operations Level 3 National Diploma 5 years ago. Since completing the course, they have progressed either on to Higher Education or are in employment within the Aviation industry.Joe, ...

Richard first studied Level 2 Travel & Tourism at East Surrey College as a route to the Level 3 Aviation Operations course. He is described by his tutor as being "hardworking" and was awarded Level 3 Aviation Operations Student of the Y...