Our story
Since Virgin Atlantic launched, it’s held the imagination of the travelling public
It’s easy to look to things like innovative products and services, glamorous destinations and charismatic crew in bright red uniforms as the reasons for our success. But these are just part of our story. The personality and language of our brand plays a major role too, and to get a grasp on why, it’s useful to look at our past.
When we first started flying in 1984, the world was changing rapidly. In the UK, boom time had arrived, and a lot of people had more money to spend, with a greater desire to explore the world. The airline world hadn’t changed much at all and there wasn’t much choice, each country only had its state owned legacy airline. Expensive, with little emphasis on the customers’ needs, if you needed to get somewhere, you only had one airline to choose from. And what a dull, grey experience that was.
The time was right for someone to come in and shake things up. And did we ever.
Our people
At Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate, support and thrive on it. We know difference is a strength, enabling us to be a force for good for our employees, customers and communities
We aim to be an employer of choice, and our purpose, the belief that drives us, is that everyone can take on the world. We’re committed to bringing together a workforce that reflects the society we live in, creating an environment that supports diversity, equity and inclusion, and allowing all our people to bring their whole selves to work. That’s why in 2018, we set a clear ambition to have a 50:50 gender balance in leadership roles and 12% Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across our business by 2022. There are a number of key steps we’re taking to improve our diversity, based on three key pillars outlined below.
Customer Services
Cabin Crew
In so many ways the face of Virgin Atlantic, you deliver the outstanding service that has made us world famous.
Airport Services
Be part of a team that gives our customers a great experience at our Airports.
Clubhouses
Your impeccable, friendly service kicks off our customers’ journeys.
Jobs Title | Location |
Technician – Engine Workshops | London Heathrow Airport |
Revenue Performance Analyst | Crawley, West Sussex |
Manager – Network Operations Planning and Performance | Crawley, West Sussex |
Aeronautical Services Compliance Lead | Crawley, West Sussex |
Head of Aircraft Maintenance | London Heathrow Airport |
Head of Product | Crawley, West Sussex |
Vice President – Holidays | Crawley, West Sussex |
Strategy Analyst | Crawley, West Sussex |
Mixologist/Barista – Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse | London Heathrow Airport |
Supervisor – Personal Travel | Solihull |
Personal Travel Advisor | Swansea |