Emma is one of the few women working in
aviation engineering in Ayrshire.
She was chosen to join GE Caledonian in Prestwick, which repairs
and overhauls jet engines, as a Modern Apprentice in 2006 and has
gone on to succeed at the highest level.
Emma spent the first year of her Modern Apprenticeship at
Kilmarnock College on a full-time basis. During this time she
gained practical experience and studied for NC certification.
Over the remaining three years of her apprenticeship Emma worked
in various areas of GE Caledonian whilst also attending day
release. By the end of her apprenticeship she had gained both an
HNC qualification, achieving one of the highest marks in Scotland
(92%), and an HND qualification. She won the college's HNC shield
for being a high achieving student. Over the past four years, she
has become a respected member of the engine build department at GE
Caledonian.
Stewart Christie, HR Manager, GE Caledonian, said: "GE prides
itself in its commitment to equal opportunities. In a sector within
Ayrshire that is traditionally seen as a predominantly male
environment Emma has consistently out-performed the other
apprentices within her class at college. To gain the level of
expertise achieved by Emma in a relatively short time would be
admirable in any industry but to achieve it in the highly regulated
environment that is aviation is outstanding. She continues to be a
very valuable asset to the GE Caledonian team and great things are
expected of her in the future."