There’s no such thing as a “typical 9 to 5” for Richard Easter. A regular working day can often see the 21-year-old jet setting across Europe.

A member of cabin crew with British Airways (BA), the former Stockton Riverside College student is first to admit it is hard work. But Richard couldn’t be happier, after all his head is in the clouds having landed his dream job.

“I still love flying every day, it’s wonderful,” he said. “Working in cabin crew was my ambition when I took the decision to study Aviation at Stockton Riverside College.”

It wasn’t until he started on the course that he discovered there was so much more to the industry. His own career started working as ground co-ordinator with Lufthansa and Swiss, before moving across to the same role with BA.

He said: “I was happy on the ground and gained experience of what operations are like before flying.”

Still keen to pursue a career in the sky it took Richard three attempts to land his current position.

“You have got to be determined and work hard for it,” he said. Looking back at his time at
Stockton Riverside College he believes the teaching and support he received gave him that extra push.

“I loved every minute of it, the tutors are so supportive and they gave me the guidance I needed to ultimately help me get the job I wanted.”