Matthew Capel

I spent two days with Gama Aviation as part of their final selection recruitment process for their apprenticeship programme. I had the opportunity to shadow and experienced aircraft engineers.

• Insight into the base maintenance of Leonardo AW169 helicopters.
• The ability to demonstrate good hand skills including wire locking, torque wrenching and good hand dexterity.
• Good insight into technical information for the AW169 with emphasize on health and safety.

Working nights in Sainsbury's superstore replenishment of fresh stock and bread products. It was a physically demanding position with set targets to achieve within my hours. I enjoyed the challenge and always aimed to meet my targets.

Part time employment while at 6th form.

Responsible for outdoor tasks within the nursery and greenhouses. Assisted in propagation of plants through seeds and cuttings. I enjoyed the variation of tasks and assisting customers.

I spent five days on 12 hour shifts based at Heathrow airport with Virgin Atlantic on a work experience placement. I shadowed aircraft engineers working on the Airbus A330-300 and A300-900.

• Conducting through inspections of aircraft upon arrival.
• Conducted engine oil refills.
• Observed the removal of circuit breakers from the electrical control center located below the cockpit, assist in verifying aircraft functionalities from the cockpit.