Ryan, one of our year 10 students, was fortunate enough to complete his work experience placement with ITP Aero. ITP Aero, which has a large site in Hucknall, is a Spanish aero engine and gas turbine manufacturer that produces aircraft engines and gas turbines for civil and military applications. We caught up with Ryan to find out all about his time there.
How did you find your week’s placement with ITP Aero?
I really enjoyed my week’s placement at ITP Aero. Everyone was friendly, so I enjoyed spending time with the people who worked there. It was also great to learn about the types of things they produce on a day-to-day basis.
What aspects did you enjoy the most whilst on your work placement?
I was fortunate enough to assist with a variety of tasks during my placement. However, the things I enjoyed the most included cleaning and bending metals. Also, with the help of some of the team, I even produced an eagle from scratch.
What made you choose ITP Aero for your work placement?
I know they are a large employer in the local area, and I also have a family member who works there, so I knew it would be nice to see a familiar face. The prospect of doing a work placement felt quite daunting, so that was really reassuring.
What advice would you give to year 9 students who will be doing their work experience next year?
I was a bit nervous beforehand, but once I started my placement, I felt like I adapted really well and wasn’t as nervous as I thought I would be. I also found that doing something I’m interested in really helped.
Would you like to work there in the future?
While I was there, the team mentioned that there are apprenticeship opportunities, so this is definitely something I’d like to explore once I have completed my studies at Holgate.
Thank you to Ryan for taking the time to tell us about his experience at ITP Aero, and a huge thank you to ITP Aero for allowing Ryan to complete his work experience placement with them.
