Alice Irving, marketing assistant intern, cherished her internship at CAV Systems. As part of her role, she has supported the marketing team with newsletters, social media updates and research to support the company’s brand awareness and development.
“I wanted to gain some hands-on work experience and I knew a lot about CAV Systems as a major local employer. The team have been great and really supportive of me.
“Learning on the job is the best way to do it. A lot of younger people don’t necessarily get this opportunity, so when they do start the world of work it might be more daunting.
“Learning how to operate in a professional environment has been fantastic: I have worked closely with the manufacturing department, the design team and the engineers.
“It’s inspired me to look to do a degree-based apprenticeship. The traditional university route is not something I’m looking for. I want to be working on the job, in a professional environment while I’m learning, which will leave me with three or four years of vital experience that will really help me stand out in the job market when I’ve finished.”
PhD support
CAV Systems also announced the start of a three-year PHD partnership with the University of Strathclyde as part of a project that focuses on laser processing on composite materials. This partnership will see CAV’s team of skilled engineers provide guidance and mentoring to PHD students throughout their studies.
The company also has strong links with other universities, both here in the UK and in the US and the company’s CEO Mike Eggleston sits on the Industry Advisory Board for Mathematics, Physics & Electrical Faculty of Engineering at Northumbria University.
Commenting on CAV Systems’ commitment to skills development, Mike said: “As with many sectors, manufacturing and engineering is facing a skills shortage. We believe industry leaders must play a key role in helping to develop future talent.
“CAV has a long tradition of working with talented young people to develop their skills. Whether that is through partnerships with universities, offering apprenticeships or internships, we take great pride in the way we invest in our industry’s future.
“This is further complemented by our continuous learning ethos, which is designed to support all members of staff and encourage skills development.”
In addition to a proactive training approach for its employees CAV Systems also offers training and support to TKS owners, installers and maintenance personnel.
These courses are delivered by our most experienced engineers and help to ensure that the people using our systems fully understand in-flight icing and the TKS system design, functionality and operation.
