Virgin's aviation apprentice
- By Jack Preston -
- Aug 13, 2012
Virgin Atlantic have begun searching the skies, as they attempt to unearth the next Richard Branson. The airline are after a budding young aviation enthusiast, who will be the first child ever to test and approve the airline’s newly refurbished fleet of 747 aircraft.
The lucky applicant, who demonstrates their credentials to fill Branson’s shoes, will be appointed the role of 747 Junior Approvals Manager (JAM) and be invited on board the updated fleet to test out in-flight entertainment, seating, food and overall service.
Parents will be invited to nominate their mini-Bransons (between the ages of seven and ten) via the Virgin Atlantic Facebook page and will have until the 20th August to prove why their little one should take on the role.
“We have worked hard to make sure our renovated 747 leisure fleet is the most comfortable and family friendly in the sky – so it makes sense to get one of our toughest critics – a plane crazy kid – to really put it though its paces,” explained Branson.
“I’m looking for a bright young spark who loves travel and shares my passion for aviation to take on this role.”
The successful applicant will be chosen by a panel of judges, including Richard Branson himself, after which they’ll conduct their on-board market research for a review to be posted on Facebook.
Parents are encouraged to submit any evidence they feel proves that their child should become Virgin Atlantic’s 747Junior Approvals Manager – but the judging panel will be looking for applicants who demonstrate a love of flying, an adventurous spirit and an entrepreneurial spark.
To enter your young entrepreneur, head over to the Virgin Atlantic Facebook page.
By Jack Preston. Content Executive. Tweets at @JackPressedOn
