Laurie Elliott, SHRM-CP’s Post

During my internship at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra, I had the incredible opportunity to immerse myself in one of the nation's leading aerospace and defense institutions. My time there was marked by hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and an in-depth understanding of aeronautical engineering processes.

Dear Aviators (and non aviators this time) , you are privileged. The fact that you have access to this platform right now, the fact that you are reading my words right now proves that you AND I are privileged. We are privileged. It baffles me to see that many people , especially on this platform, either forget or completely disregard the whole concept of privilege. You accepting that fact that, you and I are privileged, doesn’t take away or alter the amount of hard work most of us had to undergo in order to get to where we are now. It does not take away the amount of pain we endured along the way, nor the losses and sacrifices we had to make in our own individual journeys. We might be less privileged than some, more privileged than others but again, we are privileged. What makes you think that there isn’t other people out there who don’t have the same drive, passion, skills and demeanour to achieve what you have achieved (and probably more) if only they had access to better educational systems, if they came from more politically stable countries , if they had stronger passports perhaps etc etc… I’m a scholarship student since my primary education, I was able to excel academically enough to maintain my scholarship status then later get awarded an aviation scholarship that I would have never afforded to study. I also finished engineering school with excellence , and here I am today saying that despite that, I am well aware of my privilege. Do you remember how you felt when you achieved your dreams? Now take that feeling and multiply it by 100. This is how you would also feel if you helped others reach their dreams. I guess what I’m trying to say is, use your privilege for a good cause. Be realistic before you start throwing off irrational advises to those who need more than just a pep talk. Sometimes I hear comments being said to other people that give off the same vibes as “Just get a job”. When In reality, to get a job , you need multiple other things to be considered and fulfilled prior to that. And sometimes only you and I ( other privileged people too) can lend a helping hand. #aviation #motivation #privilege

The UK's booming aerospace industry, which contributed over £30 billion to the economy last year, now employs more than 104,000 people. The new figures are part of a wider report released by trade association ADS Group which reveals the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors added £38.2bn in value to the UK economy in 2023 - growth of 50% in the last 10 years. Employment across aerospace, defence, security and space is up almost a third (29%) on 2013 figures, with 427,500 people employed in the sectors. Of these roles, 23,000 are apprenticeships. Read the full, unabridged article in the latest edition of the MTD Magazine: https://lnkd.in/e9BX2pww #MTDMag #Aerospace #Engineering #Manufacturing #Aircraft #Aviation #Defence #Space

🚢 A Major Milestone for UK Shipbuilding & National Security! 🚢 Today marks a huge step forward in the Royal Navy’s future high-tech fleet as steel was cut on HMS Formidable, the third of five state-of-the-art Type 31 frigates being built at Rosyth shipyard. ⚓️ But these ships are doing more than just strengthening our naval capabilities—they’re creating thousands of jobs and 400 new apprenticeships across Scotland and the UK! 💼👩🏭👨🔧 This milestone supports over 2,500 jobs in the shipbuilding industry and wider supply chain, fueling growth and innovation at the heart of Britain’s economy. As the UK strengthens its defences, these versatile warships will: - Protect Britain’s waters and global maritime interests 🌊 - Intercept and disrupt illegal activities 🚨 - Engage in intelligence gathering, defence missions, and humanitarian efforts 🤝 - Defend against missiles and air targets with the Sea Ceptor missile system 🚀 The ripple effect? Growth in British shipbuilding, a boost to our economy, and global recognition, with nations like Poland and Indonesia adopting the design for their own fleets. 🌍 Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, highlights the significance: “These frigates will be at the heart of the Royal Navy, deterring aggression and supporting our military while creating thousands of jobs and apprenticeships in the process.” Let’s celebrate this exciting milestone for our nation, and discuss how we can continue to invest in both security and economic growth! 💬👇 What do you think about the impact of this programme on jobs, apprenticeships, and the future of shipbuilding? Let’s get the conversation going! 💥 #Shipbuilding #UKDefence #RoyalNavy #Type31 #JobsAndGrowth #Apprenticeships #Innovation #EconomicBoost

#aviationbusiness #aviationengineering The Airshows Downunder Shellharbour Careers Day, showcases #aviationbusiness and #aviationindustry to the aviation participants of tomorrow! "Airshows Downunder Shellharbour aims to inspire young Australians to consider careers within aviation, aerospace and defence industry. Careers Day will showcase a broad range of career insights from engineering to UAV operation, air traffic control, becoming a pilot, Australian Defence Force jobs, industry innovation and technology development and much more."

When there is a shortage of people with the skill set you need, you create an academy and you train your own. West Star Aviation, LLC is taking the initiative and getting it done! #aviationcareer #aviationmaintenance #careeroptions #training #opportunity #education #aviation

I was talking to a student today who is considering going into the Air Force. That's a great option but it had me thinking that in schools we don't talk about the exploring and negotiating. You may know you want to go into a specific career, college, military, apprenticeship, or company - but how do you know for sure that it's the best fit for you without exploring? How do you know you had the best option without negotiating? Many companies have the same job - which company culture is fitting your values and long-term goals? One college may give you a great financial aid package, but how do you know another won't unless you negotiate? The student I mentioned wants to be an aviation mechanic and serve their country. They assumes that the most likely way to get that job is with the Air Force, but all the branches of the military have that option. And colleges have both aviation mechanics and ROTC programs. By exploring their options they have found that one branch has a Guard option and connections to an aviation company that hires enlisted Guard. Or the Navy has aviation mechanic needs so are using the students Civil Air Patrol to advance in rank. Perhaps the Air Force is the best option, but without exploring they don't know what they've missed. In high school explore, try out classes, activities, and volunteer so you can find out what you want out of a career. Then focus on opportunities that will get you where you want to be. Don't settle for the first, sometimes the only, thing you look at - there's a whole world full of opportunities. #exploreoptions #askquestions #futureplanning #spartansintransition

We made the investment in opening our Aviation Maintenance Technology to address the needs mentioned in this video. Watch this short video to learn how Oklahoma CareerTech is the #workforcesolution to prepare Oklahomans for a career in the #aviationindustry. Learn about us at mntc.edu #moorenorman #okcareertech #gettrained #getcertified #gethired #CTEmonth

How are you planning for your career development? Explore more this year with ADCP, helping aviators grow. Learn more today. #aviation #skills #development #career #careerplanning #future

These are the manufacturing stories you should know about today, 01 February, all rolled up into one easy to digest article 👇 - UK manufacturing contracts as Red Sea crisis hits supply chains and contributes to rising costs, according to S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI report. - Babcock International Group to supply South Korean Navy with submarine weapons system - Growth in small businesses slows by 40 per cent during difficult decade, Enterprise Research Centre (UK) - Honeywell to drive efficiency through robotics collaboration - New CEO appointed at Sheffield Forgemasters - The Big Bang Fair returns to inspire the next generation into STEM careers - EngineeringUK - JCB apprentices step into national spotlight - BAE Systems' enhanced M-Code Global Navigation Satellite System technology reaches major development milestone - 2023 was a record-breaking year for Aircraft orders, says ADS Group Ltd - Airbus partner with other companies to pave the way for hydrogen aviation in Sweden and Norway Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02jswyN0 #ukmfg #ukmanufacturing #shoutaboutukmfg #supportukmfg