CHRISTIAN LARYEA

Driven to build practical experience within the aviation sector, I am currently completing a Sales and Trading Apprenticeship at AJW Group, working in a high-pressure, time-critical environment supporting airlines worldwide. Here I:

• Support aircraft component sales and trading operations, coordinating with global clients and suppliers in a fast-paced, time-critical environment
• Manage multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery under pressure
• Work collaboratively across logistics, procurement, and finance teams to ensure smooth end-to-end operations

Committed to gaining experience within the aviation sector, alongside my A-Level studies, I have held a part-time job as a waiter at a bar within Gatwick Airport. Here I:

• Delivered exceptional service to a range of international visitors as far as even creating professional relationships with repeat flyers
• Simultaneously juggled various duties such as greeting customers with warmth and kindness, whilst preparing drinks, running food and cleaning tables
• Worked collaboratively as a team ensuring efficient service, often taking on leadership roles by guiding new staff and supporting colleagues during busy periods
• Adapted quickly to changes such as flight delays, providing quality service when handling unexpected influxes of customers

With a strong interest in aviation operations, I completed a week of work experience with Virgin Atlantic's Engineering department at Heathrow Airport, gaining insight aninto the fast-paced, safety-critical environment of both hangar and line maintenance. Here I:

• Observed and supported licensed engineers during scheduled maintenance checks and defect rectification on operational aircraft, developing an understanding of real-world engineering workflows
• Gained insight into line maintenance at Heathrow Airport, experiencing the fast-paced, high-pressure environment required to meet tight turnaround times
• Observed strong teamwork and clear communication between engineering, flight crew, and ground operations to ensure aircraft serviceability

Determined to develop a strong work ethic and gain customer experience from an early age, alongside studying for my GCSEs, I worked a part-time job as a food runner in a small family-run pub. Here I:

• Developed strong family values, understanding the positive impact a united team can have on customer satisfaction
• Remained calm and focused during our busiest periods, ensuring the usual standards of service were not compromised
• Developed my skills of accepting and incorporating feedback, ultimately enabling me to provide better service