Travel, Tourism & Aviation

Jacqui Taylor

Head of Department

Jacqui joined The Manchester College as Head of Department for Hair, Beauty and Make-up in 2023 with over 40 years’ experience in the beauty, holistic and hair industries and more than 32 years’ experience in education. She began her career working in a salon, gaining skills and developing her knowledge in a range of roles before owning her own hair salon for 17 years.

Gemma Williams

Tutor

Gemma has over 20 years’ experience as a cabin crew member for international long haul carriers, working her way up through the ranks.

She teaches all areas of cabin, incorporating her experience and knowledge to teach the next generation of airline staff. Gemma is passionate about impacting learners lives and guiding them to careers in flying, teaching them new skills for their future careers.

Tavleen Thapar

Tutor

Tavleen has a degree in Business and over 16 years of expertise in ground operations, airline security, and aviation. Her most recent position with one of the largest airlines in the world, American Airlines, saw Tavleen responsible for the station’s ground security operations, as well as overall security and aircraft door training.

Tavleen’s motto is ‘the sky is the limit’ and she is passionate about supporting her students into successful careers within the industry.

Carla Doyle

Tutor

Carla has over 20 years’ experience as cabin crew with British Airways, operating First Class, Business and Economy on short and long-haul flights. She was part of British Airways recruitment and promotion teams, which allowed her to serve members of the Royal Family and host VIP services.

She was also a performance manager where she managed cabin crew onboard and delivered training in the Manchester and Belfast bases. Carla is keen to prepare learners to join the aviation world with passion and high standards.