Wealth Management Advice for Flight Crew, Cabin Crew, and Ground Staff

Since 2013, we have specialised in supporting the financial and pension planning needs of employees within the aviation industry. Over the years, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities you face, particularly when it comes to navigating the complexities of pension schemes.

Having worked with many flight, cabin and ground crew members at many of the major airlines, we’ve earned a reputation as specialists in this field. We’re here to explain the key features and options of your pension scheme in clear terms and help you explore the choices available for your retirement benefits.

We understand that a career in aviation often comes with irregular income, seasonal contracts, extended time away from home, and unpredictable schedules — all of which can make financial planning more challenging. Our role is to simplify this complexity and provide you with the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions about your long-term financial wellbeing.

Importantly, our services are not limited to current employees. We regularly work with:

• Former staff who have moved on from the airline,
• Crew who have transitioned to other airlines or industries
• Individuals working on seasonal or contract-based terms,
• And those who are planning for, or already enjoying, retirement.

Over the course of your career, it’s common to accumulate multiple pensions — particularly if you’ve moved between airlines, employers, or contract types. Managing these scattered pots can be confusing, and you may not have a clear picture of your total retirement savings.

We offer a comprehensive pension review service to help:

• To help you create one manageable plan,
• Potentially reduce unnecessary fees and duplication,
• Align your pension with your current financial goals and risk profile,
• Provide a clearer overview of your retirement income potential.

Simon Bishop, Director and Financial Planner, previously worked as crew for Virgin Atlantic. This background gives him a unique insight into your career and lifestyle. Simon provides holistic, personalised financial planning, a bespoke service built around your individual circumstances and goals.

Thanks to this tailored approach, Simon has built a strong Virgin Atlantic client base, primarily through word-of-mouth recommendations. You can feel confident that the advice and support you receive will be highly relevant and genuinely focused on your best interests.

We invite you to explore the resources on the following pages for more detailed information about your pension scheme and other key financial planning topics.

A great first step is to arrange a no-obligation conversation with Simon, who will listen to your needs and help you understand your options in a clear and practical way. 

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.

Please note: These services are provided through St. James's Place, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. They are not affiliated with or endorsed by Virgin Atlantic.