I found the trip both enriching and enticing. There were a range of stalls with pamphlets exploring careers within aerospace and engineering, which I found particularly helpful as it gave me an insight and provided both knowledge and support on the subject. There were also a range of practical activities that we could do, like wearing life jackets and inflating them in the same way you would in case of an emergency, as well as being able to look inside the actual plane, which was also quite enriching. Overall, this trip was an amazing opportunity, providing me with useful knowledge, but it was also fun.

Diya Khosla [10Y]

When visiting BA, we were able to have a look into the inner workings of operations within the airline. This includes the maintenance and repair team and a team that recycles parts of aeroplanes. Conversations with engineers and seeing different parts such as the engines showed us all the complex details that go into the making and maintaining of planes. There were many activities, including an air flight simulator and VR. It was an amazing opportunity to visit the BA hanger.

Simranjeet Kaur [12F]

During the STEM open day at British Airways, I had an amazing experience exploring their hangar and speaking with various staff members. I was thrilled to see the Concorde up close and even had the chance to go up a crane for a unique view of the airport. I also spoke with professionals working in various other fields, including electrical engineering, security, and maintenance of the airport. It was an inspiring day that opened my eyes to the exciting career opportunities in aviation!

Taranveer Johal [12E]