Education
Supporting young people in education is of great importance to us at East Midlands Airport. With hundreds of different job roles available at the airport, it is imperative that we engage a future workforce.
To support our commitment to education, we have launched an on-site education centre called the Aerozone. The Aerozone offers educational opportunities for groups of all ages, studying a variety of airport related subjects, ranging from science and engineering to travel and tourism.
Additionally we offer specially developed curriculum enhancing education resources in a range of subjects. These include GCSE Business Studies, environmental science, maths and engineering.
For more information about what’s on offer at the Aerozone, visit our specific Aerozone web pages at www.magworld.co.uk/aerozone
To find out more about how East Midlands Airport operates behind the scenes, download our Education Information Pack.
Download an Education information pack
Take a Tour
We also offer an interactive tour of East Midlands Airport to give children an idea of what goes on in a busy international airport.
Statistical Information
If you are looking for detailed statistics for a project or research document, then please visit the Civil Aviation Authority website which offers a whole host of regularly-updated information from passenger numbers to aircraft movements.
Work Experience
East Midlands Airport offers an award winning work experience programme. The East Midlands Airport work placement scheme offers students an opportunity to spend time in some of the most exciting areas of the airport. These include the Information Desk, Air Traffic Control and Airfield Operations. Students will gain a real insight into the operation of the airport as well as learning practical business and customer service skills along the way.
EMA was awarded the Business in the Community regional award for Work Inspiration for its work experience programme in 2010.
As you might expect, places at the airport are limited and highly sought after, so if you’re interested in applying for a placement please read the important guidelines below.
- The airport is able to accept seven, one-week placements per annum.
- These placements will take place between April and October. Due to the nature of our business, these are the months when staff will best be able to accommodate students and offer them a fulfilling placement.
- Only one student will be taken at a time.
- Placements are offered to students in Year 10 and higher.
- Priority will be given to schools and colleges nearest to the airport.
- Priority will also be given to those who are studying a course related to our work.
- Applications are reviewed according to the deadlines detailed on the application form.
- If there is considerable interest for the same month, we may feel it necessary to allocate the place by conducting a mini interview prior to selection.
- Applications should reach us a minimum of four months before the requested placement date in order to ensure they are given proper consideration. Please be sure to check deadline dates on the application form.
- To apply, simply fill out an application form and send it on to the address on the form, or email it to workexperience@eastmidlandsairport.com
Download a Work Placement Application Form
Tours
Unfortunately, for security reasons, we are unable to offer tours of the airport. The airport’s education centre, the Aerozone can provide a great facility for you to visit the airport with a class and learn more about what happens behind the scenes in this inspirational working environment. For more information on the Aerozone, visit www.magworld.co.uk/aerozone
Alternatively, if you want to get a great view of the aircraft, the airport’s Aeropark is a perfect vantage spot.
