Our 10 new Aviation Ambassadors will help encourage more young people to see the UK aviation sector as a place where they can build rewarding, long-term futures.
- 10 industry professionals appointed to inspire young people into aviation careers in the industry, futureproofing the sector and upskilling young Brits
- next cohort of volunteers will start this month, including a former Red Arrows Chief Engineer and Operations Director of East Midlands Airport, to shine a light on the wide range of aviation jobs and to encourage recruits from diverse backgrounds
- supports government's mission to deliver growth and opportunity, helping young people into skilled jobs and furthering the UK's world-leading reputation in aviation
Thousands of young people across the UK will be inspired to pursue exciting and rewarding careers in aviation as the government confirms the next cohort of Aviation Ambassadors today (15 January 2026).
The ambassadors are successful aviation professionals who promote jobs, skills and training in the sector by going into schools, hosting workshops, and using social media to reach primary, secondary and college students across England.
From ground handling and airfield safety to commercial flying, customer service, and aviation law, the Aviation Ambassador programme raises awareness of the breadth of career paths available to suit every skill set and every passion.
Aviation Minister, Keir Mather, said:
Aviation is full of exciting opportunities and fulfilling career paths and we're determined to encourage more young people to see the sector as a place where they can thrive and build rewarding, long-term futures.
Our Aviation Ambassadors are key to making that happen - sharing their own journeys, helping to break down barriers and showing the sky really is the limit. By broadening horizons, we're helping to secure the future of UK aviation while delivering regional growth, jobs and skills.
A key part of the ambassadors' role will be inspiring young people from disadvantaged backgrounds who may not have previously considered the opportunities or career paths the industry offers.
Among the new ambassadors are:
- Former Red Arrows Chief Engineer, Ross Priday, from South Wales, who will inspire young people by sharing his wide range of experiences and bridging the gap between aviation and aerospace careers.
- Lauren Turner, airport Operations Director. Lauren has risen through the ranks at East Midlands Airport from Security Officer to overseeing the entire airport operation in 13 years, becoming a self-led aviation success story who will champion apprenticeships and support pathways into aviation.
- Miguel Cabrera Vivas, London-based aviation influencer and former Heathrow internal progression lead, also known as
