Work Experience
Ascent Flight Training (Management) Ltd
£0.00 Per Week Apprenticeship
✈️ Explore Your Future with Ascent Flight Training
This isn’t just work experience, it’s your launchpad.
Are you curious about how a real business works behind the scenes? Want to explore different career paths before making big decisions about your future? Join us at Ascent Flight Training for a 4-day immersive work experience at our modern Bristol HQ and discover what your future could look like.
🌟 What is Ascent Flight Training?
We’re the team behind the training of the UK’s next generation of military aircrew. Working in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, Lockheed Martin, and Babcock, we design and deliver world-class flying training systems. But we’re not just about aircraft; we’re about people, innovation, and creating opportunities. Our work experience weeks run for four days; Monday - Thursday. For Post 16 students, the week will run from the 5th July 2027 and for Year 10 students the week commencing the 12th July 2027.
🔍 What You’ll Experience
This placement is designed to give you a real taste of working life. You’ll get to explore a variety of departments and roles that keep our business running smoothly. Whether you already have a career in mind or are just starting to explore your options, we’ll help you find out what excites you.
You could get involved in areas like
- Human Resources (HR): Discover how we support our people and shape our workplace culture.
- Finance: See how budgets are managed and how financial decisions support big projects.
- Project Management: Learn how we plan, organise, and deliver complex training programmes.
- Commercial & Business Management: Understand how we work with partners and manage contracts.
- Media & Courseware Development: Get creative with digital learning tools and training content.
- IT & Systems Support: Explore how technology keeps our teams connected and secure.
- Operations & Scheduling: See how we coordinate people, resources, and training timelines.
- Safety & Assurance: Learn how we maintain high standards and keep everything running safely.
You’ll meet professionals from across the business, take part in hands-on activities, and get a real feel for what it’s like to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
💡 Who Can Apply?
If you’re in Year 10 or above and currently in school, college, or university, this opportunity is for you. Whether you’re a planner, a problem-solver, a people-person, or just curious — we want to hear from you.
🤝 Inclusion Matters
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer and welcome students from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments or support during the application or placement, just let us know — we’re here to help.
🚀 Ready to Take Off?
This is your chance to explore, learn, and grow. Apply now for a 4-day experience that could shape your future.
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