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Emma Reid, 21
and from Girvan, 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.
Highest marks
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."
