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Senior Communications Specialist

From major announcements to day-to-day updates, communication keeps the aviation world connected. In this role, you help share important information clearly and effectively – shaping how organisations speak to staff, passengers and the public.

Sharing the Story – Bringing Aviation to Life.

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Key Skills needed

  • Communication
    clear writing, confident conversations and the ability to explain things simply to different audiences.
  • Listening
    taking in technical information and turning it into something everyone can understand.
  • Creativity
    designing engaging content, spotting stories, or finding new ways to connect with people.
  • People skills
    building relationships, asking good questions and working with colleagues from lots of teams.
  • Resilience
    being open to feedback and sometimes dealing with strong opinions.
  • Curiosity
    wanting to learn from experts and understand how things work, even when it’s technical.

Pathways into the career

  • You can get into communications in lots of ways. Many people study subjects like English, media, journalism, marketing, psychology or humanities, but plenty come through apprenticeships or entry‑level agency roles.

  • University degrees such as English, journalism, marketing or media.

  • Apprenticeships in marketing, PR or digital communications.

  • Agency roles, starting as a junior and learning on the job.

  • In‑house communications teams, often beginning with social media or admin support.

  • Across all routes, what matters most is enthusiasm for people, communication and storytelling.

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