UKAYRoC - NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHED
The UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge have launched their new website ready for 2009's competition. Visit: www.ukayroc.org.uk
NEW JOB WEBSITE LAUNCHED AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL!
*** NEW JOBS AT UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL NOW ADDED ***
The Farnborough International Airshow 2008 saw the launch of a brand new Royal Aeronautical Society website: aerosocietyjobs.com is an internet based resource, dedicated to bringing together aerospace and aviation job opportunities from across the industry. Job vacancies at Raytheon, EADS, DSTL, Agusta Westland, MBDA, and THALES have already been posted.
The site features:
- Online access to vacancies
- E-mail alerts for registered users
- CV upload area exclusively for RAeS members
- Recruiter profiles and other branding opportunities
MISSION VIRGIN GALACTIC GOES LIVE!
On 29 April 2008, Virgin Galactic, the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Air Force announced the launch of a new competition for schools. Mission Virgin Galactic is for Key Stage 3 students or equivalent, asking you to design an innovative and marketable product for space, testing your entrepreneurial and engineering ingenuity. The prize: a trip to the USA to witness the the launch of a Virgin Galactic space flight! Find out more and register as a Galactic Knight at http://www.missionvirgingalactic.com/
Visit RAeS Mission Virgin Galactic page: http://www.aerosociety.com/missionvirgingalactic
Calling all high fliers …online:
Welcome to the Careers section of the Royal Aeronautical Society website!
Aerospace is one of the most diverse industries when it comes to career opportunities. Whatever your talents, aerospace could be for you! Whether you are into design, knowing how things work and finding ways to improve them; if you are practically minded and hands-on; or whether you have a passion for business or policy-making … we believe that in aerospace, there really is something for everyone! Find out more on this website.
Download our 2008 Careers Calendar, full of competitions, initiatives and careers-related events relating to aerospace and aviation.
… and in person:
The Careers Centre is your one-stop shop for advice on careers in aerospace and aviation. We advise on all types of career pathways within the civil and military sectors of the aerospace industry, from engineering and maintenance through to airline pilots and cabin crew. Experienced professionals seeking further career development within the aerospace industry will also find the careers centre a worthwhile stop. We offer:
Individual guidance
- One-to-one careers sessions on CVs, online applications, interview preparation and more. The service is free and unlimited to our members; charges apply to non-members.
- Written feedback - in special circumstances written CV feedback is available. Individuals should allow up to 4 weeks. Call us for more details.
- Consultancy on the latest job search techniques and recruitment methods.
Literature
We produce a range of literature and information for individuals, schools, colleges and universities covering:
- Aerospace career profiles
- Study and Apprenticeship information
- Job-hunting packs (including aerospace company listings)
Magazines
How to contact us:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7670 4326/5 or e-mail: careers@aerosociety.com
Learning and Development Manager, Careers Centre,
Royal Aeronautical Society, 4 Hamilton Place,
London W1J 7BQ (UK)
