Ben Allen

Ben Allen is an experienced professional in the aviation and transportation sectors, currently serving as the On Train Skills & Competence Manager at London North Eastern Railway since October 2018. Prior to this role, Ben held positions at Virgin Atlantic Airways from November 2012 to October 2018, where responsibilities included serving as Cabin Crew on various aircraft models, and at TUI as Cabin Crew for a brief period in 2012. Ben’s career also includes a significant tenure at Astraeus Airlines from February 2004 to January 2012, where roles encompassed Cabin Crew Instructor and Cabin Manager, focusing on safety and training across multiple aircraft types. Ben began the professional journey at Selfridges as a Head Waiter in 2003. Educationally, Ben attended Hayfield School in Doncaster, achieving A Levels in German, Geography, and Sociology.