26-year-old Amelia Snoxell, also from Manchester, started working for MAG two years ago as a Customer Experience Team Leader and has now progressed to Customer Performance Improvement Lead.
Amelia said: “I am always looking for opportunities to develop my skills, increase my knowledge, and build strong connections with people within the airport community, not only for my own professional growth but also to ensure that I add real value to my team and my work.
“This course has given me a fresh perspective on leadership, strengthened my confidence and helped me develop practical skills that I can apply in my role every day. Attending the course with colleagues in different departments has enabled me to create invaluable connections and gain a broader understanding of the wider operation. I now feel better equipped to support my team, drive performance, and contribute positively to the wider business.
“I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is passionate about leadership and wants to make a meaningful impact on their team, their stakeholders, and the organisation.”
The course inspired Amelia to revisit the way in which training is provided in the teams she manages.
She added: “Following these sessions, I started exploring digital training and began to consider how we could further strengthen our current training programme.
“We are currently developing a series of structured, step-by-step videos, supported by audio, visual, and written content to support different learning styles. This approach will go alongside our existing face-to-face training, ensuring our teams are fully equipped to carry out the process effectively. This also will allow our leaders and training teams to spend more time out in the operation, directly supporting colleagues.”
Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director at Manchester Airport, presented graduates with their certificates at a ceremony last week.
He said: “At Manchester Airport we’re proud to serve the people of Greater Manchester and the North, and that doesn’t just mean by flying people to the places they want to travel to – it also means giving local people the chance to access unique employment opportunities and embark on a rewarding career.
“The Skills Hub is a key part of how we achieve that – and as this programme shows, it’s not just about getting people into a role with ourselves or one of our partners, it’s about helping them grow into increasingly senior management positions and retaining emerging talent within the industry. It’s fantastic to see examples of colleagues on this course who started their aviation careers in an entry-level role – through Skills Hub apprenticeships in some cases – and who are now taking steps towards becoming the airport leaders of the future.”
James Scott, CEO, Trafford and Stockport College Group, said:
“As part of the Manchester Airport Skills Hub, TSCG is proud to play a leading role in developing future talent, growing careers and driving business success. Together with our partners, we’re creating opportunities that help individuals thrive and organisations evolve.
“Our Leading with Confidence in Aviation programme is a powerful example of what we can achieve through collaboration—working alongside employers to co-create learning that responds to real business needs and future challenges.
“This partnership is already making a meaningful difference for individuals, businesses and the wider community.”
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