Stansted Airport College

07/09/2026

Exciting things are happening at the college! ✨

We recently welcomed Hannah Pettifer from ITV Anglia, who spoke to our students and principal about our expansion project.

Thanks to £5m from Essex County Council and £5m from The Department for Education, we’re expanding our facilities, doubling our student intake and creating even more opportunities for learners to gain the skills employers value most.✈️

Keep an eye out for more updates!

07/09/2026

Exciting things happening at the college! ✨

We recently welcomed Hannah Pettifer from ITV Anglia who spoke with our students and Principal.

Thanks to £5m from Essex County Council and £5m from the Department for Education we’re expanding our facilities, growing our student intake and creating even more opportunities for learners to gain the skills employers value most. ✈️

Keep an eye out for more updates!

20/08/2026

Our new Harlow College website is now live!

We're still adding the final touches and making improvements behind the scenes.

Thank you for your support as we continue to enhance your experience. 💙

07/08/2026

Students from Harlow College and Stansted Airport College recently travelled to Bali with Think Pacific , exploring sustainability, social enterprise and local culture. From visiting Made Tea and Membumi Bali to meeting local changemakers and learning how businesses can create positive social and environmental impact, students gained valuable real-world insights beyond the classroom.

Alongside these experiences, students immersed themselves in Balinese culture through vibrant market visits, batik painting, traditional music and dance, and cooking classes, making this a truly unforgettable journey of learning, discovery and adventure. ✨🌱

07/08/2026

Recently our Pilot Enrichment students volunteered at the Farnborough “Pioneers of Tomorrow” day. It was a sell-out event of around 40,000 visitors, so kept our students busy on 3 stands and at the Falcon2 simulator.

A huge thank you to Royal Aeronautical Society for hosting us and providing such an amazing experience for our students; we were truly honoured to support you! 🙌

23/06/2026

Happy National Women in Engineering Day to all our students, staff and alumni making a difference in engineering! 🔩⚙️

Big thanks to ACS Aviation Industries and STS Aviation Group for supporting our Go On Girl Engineering event🛠️🙌

22/06/2026

A fantastic final showcase from our Pilot Enrichment students as they completed their year-long programme. Presenting to an expert panel from Harlow College, Saxon Air, Resilient Pilot, Cambridge Gliding Club, and the Air League, our students delivered professional, engaging and insightful presentations on a range of air crash investigations.

Congratulations to everyone involved on an outstanding achievement and a fitting conclusion to a successful year.

02/06/2026

Our Pilot Enrichment students have just finished 3 sessions at Saxonair! ✈️

The sessions included flying a DA40, drone flying, pre-flight checks on different aircraft, marshalling, engineering tasks like locking wire and hydraulics, plus simulator time in an electric aircraft!

Thanks to SaxonAir Private Air Travel for hosting and making it such a valuable opportunity.🙌

15/05/2026

The team from Resilient Pilot recently visited our Pilot Enrichment students, delivering a session focused on teamwork and thinking beyond the obvious to develop key pilot competencies.🧠

A valuable and engaging experience for all involved! 🤩

13/05/2026

Recently, our Pilot Enrichment students made the most of their time in the air at the Cambridge Gliding Club, taking part in winch and aerotow launches, using the simulator and even flying in the tug! 🤩

Last week we were visited by students (16-18) from Stansted Airport College. They are all on the Pilot Enrichment Programme so are all very keen to learn to