Jack Heslewood, Glenn Butcher and Matthew Ayre all graduated in late 2012 with upper 2nd class (2:1) degrees; and represent the first group of students to do a Foundation Degree through AeroAcademy and then complete a BSc (Hons) Aircraft Engineering top-year at Kingston University. In addition, another student, Anna Davanzo (pictured), is due to complete her top-up year at Kingston University shortly and is part-sponsored by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, having completed an industrial placement with the company. This year will see approximately 14 students progressing to Kingston University to complete their top-up year.
Steve Fitz-Gerald, CEO of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, comments: “We are delighted with the achievements of all students passing through AeroAcademy and that the academy is working so well as an aviation degree provider and is addressing industry skills shortages. For example, AeroAcademy post-graduates are not only coming to work for Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group but are also securing employment with Rolls-Royce and other leading companies in the aerospace sector.”
Now in its fourth year, AeroAcademy’s Foundation Degree course has a 100% success rate in terms of graduates attaining at least a 2:1. David Swann, Team Leader – Foundation Degree, AeroAcademy, notes: “Our Foundation Degree course has just gone through a significant upgrade and AeroAcademy is the only Kingston University partner to have attained the new updated course structure that reflects the embedding of core aviation and personal development skills.”
AeroAcademy is now recruiting for its September 2013 intake. Applications should be made via UCAS under institution code K84 courses H403 and H411.
Photo caption: David Swann, Team Leader – Foundation Degree, AeroAcademy and Anna Davanzo, who recently began her BSc (Hons) top-up year at Kingston University and is part-sponsored by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
About Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is one of the largest privately owned and independent aerospace and defence companies that delivers innovation and excellence in engineering and support solutions in the air, on land and at sea.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group specialises in the conversion and modification of military, civil and business aircraft; alongside defence vehicle engineering and shelter manufacture. Its capabilities include engineering design, manufacture and test; and the provision of personnel, training and advice, while providing maintenance, integration, manufacture and product support.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group holds many type approvals, granted by national and international authorities, airline manufacturers and defence agencies which enables the Group to design and certify modifications on a number of commercial and military platforms.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group since 1909 has been valued for its integrity, performance and customer focus which has been demonstrated through its innovative solutions and ability to deliver on-time and to-cost.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is part of the Marshall Group of Companies that employs over 4,000 people with a turnover in excess of £1bn.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is a respected total solutions provider for the military and commercial sectors.
More information can be found at www.marshalladg.com
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Marshall's AeroAcademy continues to address skills shortages
9 May 2013
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is pleased to announce that three of its AeroAcademy Foundation Degree students have attained BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering at Kingston University.