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Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Let your career take flight with Middlesbrough College! Get prepared for a career journey in this varied and dynamic sector with opportunities to see the world.
Take flight in a career in Travel & Tourism
If you have excellent customer service skills and can work under pressure, a career in Travel and Tourism could be for you! You’ll get the opportunity to train in Middlesbrough College’s on-site fuselage, complete with seats, drinks, duty-free trolleys and emergency life jackets to simulate life on board an airliner.
View the latest Labour Market Information by sector to see the average salary and projected job growth for your dream career!
Why study with us?
We are delighted to work with our local airport, Teesside Airport which is set to reach 1.4 million passengers by 2029!
You’ll benefit from our partnership with Eden Flight Training, which gives you exclusive access to training in Teesside Airport and other UK airports
Travel and Tourism students regularly go on residential trips to places like New York and Dubai to gain experience in the international tourism sector
Middlesbrough College has fantastic employer links with a range of travel agents and hotels in the region offering great work placements and progression opportunities
Guest speakers are often invited into Travel and Tourism classes to share their experience with students
Travel & Aviation Success Stories
I have always had a passion for the airline and travel industry ever since I was a child going on holidays with my family. I knew it was something I wanted to go into and I knew Middlesbrough College had a really good reputation for its travel, tourism and aviation courses and that studying there would take me on the right path.
Flin Richardson, BA (Hons) Airport and Airline Management
The teaching support I have received at College has been fantastic! All my teachers are so helpful, I would recommend studying here.
Alex Korzownik, Aviation
My time studying at Middlesbrough College has been amazing- I would 100% recommend studying here, it has changed my life! My tutors have been excellent and have supported me whenever I have needed help.
Benjamat Race, BA (Hons) Airport & Airline Passenger Management
Careers in Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Potential salary
£33,324.02
Entry level salary
£13,795.34
Average salary
£13,951.09
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£32,855.31
Entry level salary
£6,146.30
Average salary
£18,696.50
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
1
Potential salary
£44,817.80
Entry level salary
£12,505.69
Average salary
£25,503.82
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
4
Potential salary
£62,870.65
Entry level salary
£25,865.81
Average salary
£36,946.67
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
2
Potential salary
£21,867.12
Entry level salary
£2,601.91
Average salary
£9,893.00
Annual openings in Middlesbrough
3
Employers we work with
- Eden Flight Training
- Teesside Airport
- Virgin Atlantic
- Wynyard Hall
Travel, Tourism & Aviation courses
Aviation Operations – Level 2
Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Full Time
|
1 year
NCFE
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Age Group:
(16-18)
Aviation Operations – Level 3
Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Full Time
|
2 Years
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
BA (Hons) Airport and Airline Passenger Management (Top-up) – Full Time – Level 6
Higher Education
Higher Education
|
1 year
The Open University
Fd Airport and Airline Management – Full Time – Level 5
Higher Education
Higher Education
|
2 Years
The Open University
Fd Travel and Tourism – Full Time – Level 5
Higher Education
Higher Education
|
2 Years
The Open University
Travel and Aviation – Level 1
Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Full Time
|
1 year
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Travel and Tourism – Level 2
Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Full Time
|
1 year
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(16-18)
Travel and Tourism – Level 3
Travel, Tourism & Aviation
Full Time
|
2 Years
NCFE
|
Age Group:
(16-18)