Work Experience

The airport is a diverse, fast paced and truly exciting workplace and we have great pleasure in inviting numerous students to join us for an action packed week each year.

East Midlands Airport was awarded the Business in the Community regional award for ‘Work Inspiration’ for its work experience programme in 2010.With a broad range of student interests, we have extended our work experience programme to incorporate two placement types. These programmes are however subject to change. 

The 2013 Programme

Programme One – Travel and Tourism
This programme is a week long opportunity focusing on the Travel and Tourism elements of the airport. The programme will give students an understanding of the varied roles within the Travel and Tourism sector that are available at the airport.

The 2013 programme allows students to spend time in the following areas (subject to change or operational requirements):

• Information Desk/Switchboard
• Airline Crew Operations
• Community Relations
• Catering
• Reception Duties
• Hotel Hospitality
• Flight Check In.

Programme Two – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
This programme is a week long opportunity for students with an interest in Science. Technology, Engineering or Maths. The programme will give students an understanding of some of the behind the scenes roles that are available at the airport.

The 2013 programme allows students to spend time in the following areas (subject to change or operational requirements):

• Retail Operations
• Security 
• Safeguarding
• Air Traffic Control
• Airfield Operations
• Fire Station.

Both programmes are geared towards Year 10 students and are mainly observational. However, students may be assigned small projects (information gathering, written pieces etc) to help them gain an understanding of how the departments work together to make the airport operate. 

As you may expect, placements at the airport are limited and highly sought after, so if you are interested in applying for a placement please read the guidelines below:

• Applicants must hold a valid passport or the placement cannot go ahead.
• Students must be 15 years of age or over at the time of their placement.
• The Airport can accept two students per month, one for each placement type.
• The placements will take place between April and October 2013.
• Placements are geared towards Year 10 requirements; however older students may also apply.
• Priority will be given to schools and colleges nearest to the Airport.
• Successful applicants are only chosen after the deadline date.
• Applications must be with the Airport before the deadline date for your chosen month to ensure that they are considered.
• You must complete a 2013 application form to be considered for a placement.
• Please note students are responsible for their own travel arrangements and expenses.
• Students will be required to arrive at the relevant department on time and appropriately dressed, a detailed timetable will be supplied to successful applicants.

Contact
Please send your completed application form to:
Community Relations
Work Experience Programme
Building 34
East Midlands Airport
Castle Donington
Derby
DE74 2SA

If you have any queries please call 01332 818414.