Two high-flying young students are celebrating today after successfully securing jobs with a leading global aviation company.

Jayden Sullivan and Ruben Nogueira, who are both study at New City College Epping Campus, will be newest employees to join Swissport based at Stanstead Airport.

The duo successfully completed work placements, assessments and interviews with the aviation company to secure positions as passenger service agents.

The duo are set to complete their diploma in tourism and aviation.

“The course has been awesome,” said Mr Sullivan. “It’s been a dream of mine to be a pilot and working at the airport is a step towards my dream, I'm so excited to be starting work in an industry I have such a passion for".

Thanks to a partnership between New City College and Swissport, the students has been able to obtain their dream jobs within the aviation industry.

Swissport has been working closely with the college on the delivery of its tourism and aviation courses.

Regular trips for the students to Stansted to meet Swissport staff and learn more about its operations and the career opportunities are often arranged.

Speaking about his job offer, Mr Nogueria, said: “I’ve always wanted to be a pilot and this course has helped me get a step up in the aviation industry.

“The college has a great partnership with Swissport, which made it easy for me to learn more about the company and get my foot in the door.

“I’ll be working part-time for Swissport and going to university to study a degree in airline and airport management.”