What did you feel like on your first day?
On my first day, I was introduced to Rolls-Royce’s vision and strategy through the Global Induction. I then met up with my mentor whom I had always been in contact with via the online onboarding platform before I started. I felt welcomed as I was introduced to my colleagues in the department and was really excited to get going!
Tell us about your programme and what you’ve been working on.
As an Airline Market & Services Analyst summer intern in the Customer Office - Marketing department, I monitor the latest news and trends in the airline industry, analysing how these events could have an impact on the aero engine market and on Rolls-Royce. As a marketing tool, I also developed a cost projection model aimed at helping airline customers visualise the benefits, value and costs associated with the various aftermarket care services offered by Rolls-Royce, versus other alternatives offered in the industry. Finally, I contributed an article to the Rolls-Royce Used Fleet Flyer publication, sharing the latest updates on the Rolls-Royce MRO network, along with our strategy to ensure its capability and competitiveness. I am extremely grateful to my mentors for their guidance as I developed my skills and grew my knowledge in this field throughout my internship.
What has been your favourite part of your internship?
Being a self-proclaimed #AVGeek, my favourite part of this internship was naturally the opportunity to interact with engineers as I toured the various Production Floors, Engine Test Cells and the Aircraft Availability Centre, all of which operates 24/7 round the clock. I am just amazed by the sheer number of Rolls-Royce engines flying globally at any one time, and how technology has been employed to monitor engine health in real-time, thereby improving flight safety and minimising disruptions for airlines and their customers.
What do you like most about the location/city where you work?
Though Derby is not as bustling as London (where I go to for university), there was still plenty to keep me busy over the weekends. I’ll definitely miss the mouth-watering curry served in Derby - the best in the UK in my opinion!
Describe your experience at Rolls-Royce in one sentence.
An empowering, eye-opening and insightful internship that demonstrated to me what ‘pioneer the power that matters’ truly means.
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