Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced that its inaugural ‘Allies in Aviation’ employability training session will be held at its London HQ next week.

Held in collaboration with Tent UK, the event is designed to help individuals from displaced communities find meaningful employment in the aviation sector. It will give attendees the opportunity to gain insights on preparing an effective CV, advice and support in applying for roles and a chance to practice interview techniques. By focusing on practical advice and real-world examples, the event aims to empower individuals to confidently pursue and secure employment in the aviation sector.

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The ‘Allies in Aviation’ event is run in partnership with Tent UK, a network of over 70 major companies that are committed to hiring refugees across the country and helping them become job-ready. Menzies Aviation is a global member of the Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent), and of its national coalition Tent UK. Menzies Aviation first joined Tent in 2022 and has set a target of recruiting refugees equivalent to 1% of its global workforce by 2026.

Juliet Thomson, Chief People Officer, Menzies Aviation, said: “We’re excited to hold the first Allies in Aviation by Menzies Aviation event in London, helping individuals from displaced communities gain the skills and insights needed to pursue meaningful employment and supporting their integration into society in their host country. It forms part of our wider commitment to support the underrepresented, foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace and play an active role in addressing the refugee crisis. We hope that this event will be the first of many, with plans to roll this initiative out to new locations within our global operations later in the year.”

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Jen Stobart, Director for Tent UK, said: “Businesses play a critical role in helping refugees access jobs and overcome the many barriers to employment they face, such as language skills, a lack of professional networks, and transport. The Allies in Aviation event is just one example of how Menzies Aviation is showing leadership and delivering on its commitment to connect refugees to jobs, both within its own workforce and across the sector.”