European LCC easyJet is launching a new recruitment drive for cabin crew with more over 50s, careers changers and those looking to ‘unretire’  among those being encouraged to apply.

The airline has launched a new initiative dubbed ‘Returnships’, after new research showed that three quarters of over 50’s (74%) agreed that this was the perfect time for a new career and 67% have considered returning to work.

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As part of the campaign, the airline will offer free online cabin crew career info sessions and a hands-on cabin crew training taster session at its London Gatwick cabin crew training centre, to give those considering a new career the opportunity to find out more about the job from the airline’s crew training and recruitment experts.

Michael Brown, Director of Cabin Services at easyJet, said: “Since launching our campaign to encourage more over 50s and career changers to become cabin crew, we’ve been delighted by the fantastic response with many more joining us and we want to see that continue.

“Being cabin crew can be a job for anyone with the skills, no matter their age, which is why it’s important that through our initiatives like our ‘Returnship’ campaign, we tackle misconceptions about the job and broaden horizons for even more talented people looking for a new opportunity who can bring their wealth of life experience to the industry.