A study commissioned by easyJet involving 500 veterans found that two thirds desire greater support when transitioning into civilian employment.
It also discovered that 80 per cent of veterans were eager to take on a new challenge post-service, with travel being the top choice for half of them.
Following this research, EasyJet has initiated a recruitment campaign specifically targeting those who have served in the Armed Forces.
The airline is inviting veterans to apply their highly transferable and valuable skills gained in the forces to a variety of roles, including engineering and cabin crew positions.
Former SAS soldier Andy McNab, who is backing the recruitment drive and the launch of ‘weServed’, stated: “Every year, some 20,000 people leave the armed services and we know it can be a challenge for veterans to find the right career fit.
“But easyJet has shown it understands the value of their incredible skill sets and can support them with new and rewarding career journeys, thanks to working with weServed.”
The move is also part of its ongoing effort to employ more mature workers, following ONS data that revealed 92 per cent of those who served in both regular and reserve UK armed forces are over 45.
It is also partnering with groups that assist former military personnel in transitioning to civilian careers, such as The Career Transition Partnership.
Rosie Delrosario, an ex-RAF driver who became a member of the airline’s cabin crew in her late 50s, said: “I know that veterans who are thinking about joining the civilian workforce may have concerns.
“But I want them to know that it is possible to have a fulfilling career after service and easyJet provides thorough support and understanding to those of us from a military background.”