ASK is now supporting Toby by helping with his applications to volunteer at museums with historic aircraft and facilitating meetings with organizations involved with World War II aircraft restoration . ASK will also support Toby in securing internships and first-hand experience to achieve his goals .
“ I think the main thing it showed me was the variety in career options , and that having a career in aviation or space doesn ’ t necessarily mean being a pilot or aerospace engineer . There are so many unique options , and in a way it made me less sure of what job I want . But I view this as a good thing , since it shows me the importance of spending time to figure out what careers I would be interested in pursuing .”
After completing the workshops , the students will have the opportunity to add the experience to their resumes and will have gained a better understanding of what it may be like to work in a given career . The first such workshop to take place will be an Aircraft Accident Investigation workshop . This workshop will introduce students to the various elements involved in investigating aircraft accidents , including forensics , photography , crew resource management evaluation , weather research , mechanical malfunction investigation , and more . With this background , students will then work together in various teams to “ solve ” a hypothetical accident with the assistance of ASK staff and subject matter experts . This workshop is meant to introduce students to all the various factors involved in keeping aviation / aerospace focused on safety , while also protecting innovation ; it is also an ideal introduction to the intricate connections between all areas of the industry .
The ACCESS program has expanded in the last year to include “ Phase Two ” workshops — workshops guided and focused around different specific topics in aerospace . The students will work individually and in teams with experts in the subject matter for each workshop .
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