To gain an insight into BAE Systems as a significant local employer
To learn about the many different jobs and skills needed to design and build aircrafts
To understand the relationship between education and career and the level of education needed to go into science, design and engineering roles
To raise children’s aspirations by showing them that there are a wide variety of jobs available within the city
To show children the level of commitment and self discipline needed to build a successful career in science and engineering industries
To develop young people’s confidence and communications skills by engaging them in projects with mentors from the world of work
The visit
A tour of the manufacturing facility where the world famous Hawk Jump Jet aircraft was built
Tour of the Mission Systems
A flight in the flight simulator
Workshop learning about the forces of flight, building individual Hover Hawks and Hoop Gliders and learning how to move a vehicle using a computer programme
Meet and chat to staff throughout the company about their individual roles and the training and experience they have
