Department for Transport Aviation Ambassadors

The Department for Transport launched the ‘Reach for the Sky’ programme in October 2019. ‘Reach for the Sky’ is the UK government’s aviation skills programme aimed at inspiring the next generation of aviation professionals whilst striving to make aviation diverse, inclusive and accessible to all.

As part of the programme, the Department is currently recruiting it’s next set of Aviation Ambassadors to act as role models for the industry, and to help inspire the next generation to take up careers in aviation. You can find out more about our current Ambassadors here: Aviation Ambassadors Group – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk or watch the video below.

Interview with Mike Miller-Smith MBE, CEO Aerobility and Ben Smith, Director of Aviation at the Department for Transport.

As part of the Department for Transports launch of Generation Aviation, Ben Smith, Director of Aviation at the Department for Transport (DfT) interviews Mike Miller-Smith MBE, CEO of Aerobility and a DfT Aviation Ambassador. Mike shares his personal story about his route into the aviation industry and his need to change career direction due to his own disability. Mike also discusses Aerobility initiatives, including the Armchair Airshow, Virtual Aerobility, Project Able, the Equal Skies Charter, and his involvement with the DfT’s Aviation Ambassadors and Generation Aviation campaign.

The Ambassadors programme is an exciting opportunity for passionate members of the sector to engage with students across the UK and encourage them to enter into the world of aviation.

If you feel like this role is something you would be interested in, we’d be keen to hear from you – please complete the application form below. The deadline for completion is 14 October 2022. Alternatively, feel free to share this within your networks should you have any contacts who might be interested. Please note the role is voluntary.

If you have any further questions, or if you are unable to meet the deadline, please do get in touch with aviationambassadors@dft.gov.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you and are will share more details once the programme is underway!

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Have you previously been an Ambassador for any organisation?

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Why do you want to join our Aviation Ambassadors programme and what can you bring to the role?

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For example, this could be presentations and workshops; attendance at aviation related events; visits to aviation schools, colleges and charities; conducting Q&A sessions; advising on policy and proposals etc.

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Are you able to commit to a two-day induction in January, a minimum of 1 activity per month, and attendance at a quarterly Ambassador panel (virtual or in person)?

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