One of the pillars of the Guernsey Air Display is to educate and inspire young people around the history and future of the air display, the engineering challenges the aviation industry faces and military and civilian career opportunities.
For two consecutive years, students have received talks from air traffic control, pilots and engineers in addition to school, CCF and air cadet visits from the RAF Careers Engagement Team.
The public also get the opportunity to get up close with the planes in the display at the annual Meet the Pilots event, sponsored by Ravenscroft.
Tuesday 11 June 2024
Students at The Guernsey College of Further Education welcomed David Barker, the current Harbour Master. David spoke to the engineering students about the technical side of helicopters, and discussed his 10 years as a helicopter pilot and his path into the Royal Navy.
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Rich Goodwin, pilot, spent time with year 9 Blanchlande College students explaining his journey to becoming a pilot and the engineering behind building his own jet pitts.
Wednesday 12 June 2024
The annual ‘Meet the Pilots’ event, sponsored by Ravenscroft, welcomed hundreds people of all ages, allowing them to get up close with the aircraft ahead of the Air Display, and speak to the pilots and engineers
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Team RaVen went to Elizabeth College and spoke to the Sixth Form students about their journey to becoming pilots, the recruitment process, and the ins and outs of aerobatic display.
Monday 10 - Friday 14 June 2024
The RAF Careers Engagement Team were on island all week visiting schools, air cadets and the CCF speaking to students about career opportunities in the RAF.
