Sam Jones, a graduate of the long established Vector Aerospace apprenticeship scheme, will be on hand at Helitech International to speak about his experiences to young people visiting the event to learn about a career in the aerospace industry.
Sam joined as an airframe/engine apprentice in 2007 and after successfully completing his apprenticeship went on to obtain a degree in Business Management. Today he is Aircraft Refinish Facility Manager at the Vector Aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul centre of excellence at Gosport, Hampshire.
About Vector Aerospace
Vector Aerospace is a global provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. Through facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, South Africa, Kenya and Singapore, Vector Aerospace provides services to commercial and military customers for gas turbine engines, components and helicopter airframes. Vector's customer-focused team includes over 2,300 motivated employees.
Vector Aerospace holds approvals from some of the world's leading turbine engine, airframe and avionics OEMs. Powerplants supported include a wide range of turboshafts, turboprops and turbofans from General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca. Vector Aerospace also provides support for a wide range of airframes from Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Boeing and Sikorsky, its capabilities including major inspections and dynamic component overhaul, and offers full-service avionics capability, including aircraft rewiring, mission equipment installation and glass cockpit upgrades.
