Nikhil M (L6th) Spends A Day With BA
On December 11th, I had the privilege of attending the British Airways Engineering Work Experience Insight Day. I am truly honoured to have been chosen for this incredible opportunity.
The day was packed with excitement and kicked off with the chance to meet an inspiring group of like-minded, ambitious individuals, all eager to begin their engineering journey. We were treated to insightful talks from professionals at British Airways, with the Emerging Talent Partner sharing his exceptional expertise and guidance throughout the day.
One of the highlights was a tour of the iconic hangars, where we had the unique opportunity to see a Boeing 787-900 undergoing an engine swap. I was amazed by the multitude of switches and controls at the pilot’s fingertips as I stepped into the working cockpit of an aircraft.
Following a delicious lunch, we participated in a hands-on activity where we learned to safely bend and shape wire using pliers and wire cutters. This quickly turned into a lively competition to recreate a given template as accurately and quickly as possible. I was thrilled to emerge as the overall winner of this challenge.
The entire day was a remarkable experience, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn and engage with such talented professionals. I highly recommend this experience to anyone with an interest in engineering or aviation. For those keen to take part in similar opportunities, I encourage you to follow British Airways on platforms like LinkedIn to stay informed about upcoming events and programs.
Nikhil M (L6th)
