Graduate Opportunities

A BRIEF HISTORY OF

Leonardo Helicopters

1907

Giovanni Agusta builds his first aeroplane.

1915 1923

1971

First flight of the Lynx prototype aircraft. Lynx later took the World absolute speed for helicopters, a record which still stands today.

Westland Aircraft Works founded.

Agusta founded.

Westland built the Sikorsky SH-3D under licence as the Sea King.

1965

The first Anglo-Italian collaboration Westland-Agusta/Bell 47G.

1933 First flight over Everest.

1936

Lysander - probably the most famous of the Westland fixed wing aircraft.

The Westland factory was a vital centre for Spitfire repairs during the Battle of Britain.

i

Westland acquire Bristol Helicopters, Fairey Aviation and Saunders-Roe to become Westland Helicopters.

1946

The move to Helicopters. WS-51 Dragonfly Westland built version of the Sikorsky S-51.

1979

Agusta and Westland form a Joint Venture to build the EH101. PP1, The first of 9 preproduction EH101 aircraft made its maiden flight on 9 October 1987.

2016

Finmeccanica rebranded as Leonardo Company in January 2016

WESTLAND 1915-2015

Westland celebrated a Century of Aeronautical Achievement. To date Leonardo Helicopters have sold 4800 helicopters to 1400 customers in 105 countries.

In 1991 the UK MOD ordered 44 Merlin HM Mk1 helicopters, followed by 22 Merlin HC Mk3s. GKN Westland Helicopters formed after successful take-over by GKN.

1996

Leonardo Helicopters AW189 helicopter selected for UK Search and Rescue.

Lynx Wildcat delivered

A contract for Apache AH-1 Mk.1 helicopters. GKN & Finmeccanica form Leonardo Helicopters.

2014

AW139 stars in the Olympics opening ceremony.

2002

Canadian Forces Cormorant entered service in July 2002. AW101 features in

Leonardo Helicopters fully owned by Finmeccanica.

ii

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Why Leonardo Helicopters? Each year we seek a number of talented graduates to join our highly regarded placement programmes. This provides students with the opportunity to experience a vast variety of engineering and/or business departments. The complex and fascinating engineering involved in the design and development of rotorcraft represents an excellent platform for engineers to develop wide-ranging skills and experience. Watching the aircraft fly from our airfield provides immense satisfaction to everyone involved in its development. Business functions within Leonardo Helicopters cover a range of diverse areas. If you’ve a passion for complex, high profile projects, Leonardo Helicopters offers unbeatable opportunities to hit the ground running and start a successful and exciting career in business.

iii

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

CONTENTS Where are we?

1

Where could you work?

2-3

Graduate Opportunities

4-5

Programmes

6-7



Electrical Engineering

8-9



General Engineering

10



General Operations

11



Customer Support and Training

12-13



Procurement and Supply Chain

14-15



Business New Case Study

16-17



Information and Communication Technology



Business New Case Study

20-21



Programme Management

22-23



Finance

18-19

24

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths)

25

Comunity project

25

Corporate social responsibility

26-27

Contact details and how to apply

28

Rewards & benefits

29

iv

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Where Are We?

Subsidiaries Associates and Joint Ventures

v

UNITED KINGDOM Yeovil Final Assembly, Transmissions and Blades

ITALY Cascina Costa Group Headquarters Vergiate Final Assembly Anagni Composites and Blades Frosinone Rotor Heads

Leonardo Helicopters is a world leader in helicopter manufacture, based in Yeovil, Somerset. We design, develop and manufacture the world’s most advanced rotorcraft for civil and military customers all over the world. Leonardo Helicopters provide exceptional career opportunities in a large range of business and engineering fields. Our operations are based across the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA. We are part of the world-class Leonardo group; the main Italian industrial group operating globally in the aerospace, defence and security sectors and one of the world’s leading groups in the fields of helicopters, defence electronics, satellite and space services. Leonardo has a workforce of more than 64,000 people operating across 362 sites and 22 countries Worldwide.

Leonardo Helicopters employ over 13,000 people worldwide.

Benevento Castings Brindisi Structures

POLAND Swidnik Final Assembly and Structures

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Philadelphia Final Assembly

1

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Where could you work? use this matrix as a guide to the potential area you could be working in, based on your degree discipline.

DEGREE Business Studies/Management/Marketing Economics Engineering Aerodynamics Aeronautical/Aerospace Electronics/Electrical/Avionics Manufacturing Marketing Materials Mechanical Metallurgy English Finance/Accounting Human Resources Languages Law Mathematics Production/Operations Management Physics Project Management Procurement/Supply Chain/Logistics Software Engineering Computer Science Business Information Systems

2

3

Programme Management

Customer Support & Training

Finance

Human Resources

Operations

Procurement & Supply Chain

Engineering

DEPARTMENT

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Opportunities As a successful entrant into the Graduate Development Programme you will embark on a series of specialist placements and development activities that have been designed to support you as you commence the first steps of your post university career.

Your development with the company starts before you join us. When you receive confirmation of your starting details you’ll be asked to join us for an introductory welcome day. This will give you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the company, meet the Employee Development team and other successful entrants.Your first two days in the company will be dedicated to your induction; you’ll meet some of the current graduates, have a tour of site, and understand what the company expects of you. Within your first week a training day will be organised, focussed on increasing your self-awareness; a theme that runs through the Graduate Development Programme.

4

If you think that you demonstrate the qualities that we are looking for and wish to apply, or if you would like to find out more about us, then visit our website at: www.leonardocompany.co.uk/careers

Entry Requirements As a successful candidate you will have achieved a minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline and will be able to demonstrate not only technical knowledge, but the behaviours required to ensure your future success. Applicants for places on the Engineering programme will preferably have gained a Masters level degree. To ensure that we select only the best candidates we have created a rigorous selection process which has been designed to test and challenge you.

5

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Programmes Leonardo Helicopters operate three graduate programmes; Operations Engineering Business You will apply to one of the above schemes. Your degree will determine if you follow a broad range of placements or complete a more specialist placement programme, focusing on one area of the business. For example, an Aerospace Engineering graduate may undertake placements in any Engineering department, whereas an Accounting graduate applying to the Business scheme is likely to complete placements within Finance. Placement programmes are tailored; we endeavour to match individual aspirations with the company needs. The ultimate aim is to equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in your first permanent position on successful completion of the graduate programme. The following pages contain case studies of a selection of our current and recently completed graduates.

6

7

ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

Specialising in Electrical Engineering Antonio De le Mata Chico I joined the Leonardo Helicopters Undergraduate Programme during my final year at the University of Glasgow and was given the opportunity to conduct my final year project whilst working in the company’s software and simulation department. During this time I was involved in a European R&D programme aimed at developing new, scalable cockpit applications. I carried out conceptual design and prototype development of Helmet-Mounted Display symbology to increase flight safety during helicopter operations in degraded visual environments. The knowledge and experience gained as an undergraduate allowed me to produce a strong thesis that helped me gain a first class Master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering soon after. Joining the Engineering Graduate Programme has given me depth of technical knowledge in aircraft and systems. I spent my first three months in Electrical Systems where I was involved in all the steps a designer takes to find a solution to a problem. These range from establishing the requirements to finalising the design including details such as dimensions and materials. In addition, I was able to practice my presentation skills during multiple customer reviews carried out between these steps as the design developed. I then joined the Electromagnetic Compatibility team where I gained a good understanding of how electrical devices influence each other when interconnected or are close to one another. I was involved in numerous trials that provided me with valuable hands on experience on the aircraft. I am currently working in the Avionics department where I have been immersed in the process of bringing together a set of avionics components into one system and ensuring that these components function together as a whole. During this time I have had the opportunity to contribute to the successful completion of aircraft systems tests.

Typical placements include: • • • •

8

Rotor Systems Transmissions Electrical/Avionics Mechanical

• • • •

Aerodynamics Technology & Simulation Structures & Stress Analysis Materials

Software and Simulation

Electrical Systems

Using Matlab and C++ to develop HMD prototypical symbology including testing in Leonardo Helicopters’s state of the art simulator

Participating in requirements capture and analysis. Also involvement in design implementation and integration.

6 Months

6 Months

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Avionics Systems

Supporting aircraft trials including lightning strike compatibility. Evaluating the mutual compatibility of upgraded systems to the Merlin fleet.

Taking part in AW159 subsystem and system test and evaluation. Lead for compliance demonstration and acceptance of chosen weapon system.

3 Months

6 Months 9

ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

General Engineering Daniel McKenna Following a year’s industrial experience as an Engineering Undergraduate I was keen to come back onto the Graduate Development Programme. With a personal interest in composite materials, I have stayed close to the technology in most placements. I have got involved in various aspects of composite component production, from evaluating new manufacturing technologies to problem solving in the design phase, to defining inspection and repair procedures for in-service components. I will be undertaking a Master’s degree supported by the company which will contribute towards my chartered status which Leonardo Helicopters is also supporting. I was slightly concerned about moving from a large city, but I quickly settled in. There are plenty of social groups to get involved with both in and out of work and filling my spare time with social activities has not been a problem.

10

ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

General Operations James Ibbitson

DCC Blade Repair & Overhaul

Transmissions Continuous Improvement

Wildcat Training Programme

DCC Blade Repair & Overhaul I was tasked with designing and implementing a reporting system to improve repair and overhaul performance.

I was asked to lead a project to improve numerous systems including the kitting process and calculating optimum quantities of spares.

Wildcat Training Programme I was responsible for analysing and extracting periods of flight test data suitable for simulator validation.

6 Months

3 Months

I have had the opportunity to complete a wide variety of placements within Operations - a fast paced area of the business allowing you to provide efficient solutions working closely with and around the aircraft. The training and development I have received has lead me to understand and appreciate the importance of personal competencies related to emotional intelligence and human interaction in the workplace. This has provided me with the foundations to define a personal development plan and take appropriate actions to further develop myself and review my individual goals.

Customer Support & Services

Customer Support & Services I was project lead for a departmental initiative to improve the logistics around quote acceptance.

6 Months

3 Months

During work, I have also had the opportunity to take part in external events. In the second year of the programme, my graduate year were delegated the task of running a community project to work closely with a different organisation to develop and deliver a product to the local community. This was again a fantastic experience, allowing me to oversee and be part of the profile raising event. Typical placements include: • • • •

Business Control Material Management Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Manufacturing Centre

• • • •

Aircraft Production In Service Aircraft Repair and Overhaul Transmissions

11

ENGINEERING PROGRAMME

Specialising in Customer Support and Training Michael Gulliver

Customer Support Management

Material Services Technical team supporting the main rotor strip and build facility operated in Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Cornwall.

6 Months

I worked for our Danish manager focusing on the support package we provide for the 14 AW101’s. I travelled to Denmark for the maintenance and logistics working groups, focusing on the top technical and material issues faced when running a search and rescue fleet.

3 Months

Project Engineering I answered technical queries from the customers and worked on recorded aircraft data to determine if the life of aircraft parts can be extended.

3 Months

I went to the University of Salford where I studied Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies. With an engineering background, I saw joining Leonardo Helicopters as a challenge - when people talk about customer support, engineering is not normally what comes to mind. I was one of the first engineering graduates and spent the two year programme discovering what Customer Support really means for Leonardo Helicopters and our customers. I currently work in Product Support Engineering, in the AW101 In-Service Support team. Product support is where customer issues are project managed, maintenance programmes are developed and refined, technical documentation is produced and through life product improvements are developed. My technical background means understanding and managing aircraft issues quickly, working with our in country teams, engineering, material, procurement or finance to resolve them - most recently working with engineering and our composites centres of excellence on developing new repairs for the main rotor head. My advice is if you are looking for technically challenging roles that cover all aircraft systems, operations and through-life development then you should look at a role in Customer Support.

12

13

BUSINESS PROGRAMME

Specialising in Procurement and Supply Chain Lisa Brydon I joined the two year Graduate scheme as a Business Graduate within Procurement following a few years in industry after completing my degree. I am currently approaching the end of Year One and have so far had three very different placements within the Procurement department. These placements have given me experience in purchasing parts, managing contracts and supplier management. The programme encourages Graduates to take responsibility early on which allows for involvement in activities which have a direct impact on the daily operations of the business. In addition to my Procurement placements, I have had the opportunity to have an external placement elsewhere in the business. I had a brief placement within the External Relations where I was able to develop a different set of skills, meet new people and gain a greater understanding of the business overall. The programme offers lots of extra-curricular opportunities to get stuck into. For example, I am a member of the AWASA committee which encourages collaboration between Trainees and Graduates onsite. AWASA organise social events and charity fundraisers as well as offering fantastic networking opportunities. As I prepare to enter Year Two of the programme, the company is continuing to support my development by sponsoring me through my Level 4 Qualification of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. This will support what I have learnt throughout my first year with the company and will complement the on-the-job training I have already achieved.

14

Indirect Procurement

This role allowed me to get involved in day-to-day tasks in purchasing Ground Support Equipment as well as exposing me to suppliers related to the Apache contracts.

This role got me involved with both suppliers and key stakeholders around the business with the aim of developing process improvements within the department. This gave me opportunities to increase my presence onsite and network as well as making a difference to the department.

33MONTHS Months

66MONTHS Months

Apache Majors & Ground Support Equipment

External Relations This brief role had me involved coordinating site visits and events as well as working with internal stakeholders to support their activities with appropriate promotional materials. This was a real test to my organisational skills.

1 Month External Placement

Raw Materials Here I will be taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of a number of suppliers to the company. This will be a test of my organisation and time management skills to complete tasks in a timely manner so as not to disrupt business operations.

66MONTHS Months 15

BUSINESS PROGRAMME

Specialising in Information & Communication Technology Jack Lam I studied Business Information Systems at Southampton Solent University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in the subject. My first project at Leonardo Helicopters was co-ordinating the set of up an ICT infrastructure in an off-site location. This project allowed me to engage with the business and to document their requirements. I was encouraged to plan and execute the project whilst being given the support and direction from the business when needed. Another project involved the design and refinement of the workflow for a security recall programme. This project has allowed me to develop my skills in resources management and conflict resolution. My next placement put me into the R&D department, working closely with one of the helicopter pilots preparing and conducting electronic flight bag trials. I flew in a helicopter to monitor and observe the trial, which was a good experience, and it allowed me to see the flight operation firsthand. Returning to ICT, I was asked to investigate new mobile management technology. Because my team was in Italy, I had plenty of opportunity to travel there to work with them. Working in an international team has given me the cultural experience and the different perspectives needed to develop and adapt my working style. There are still many aspects of the organisation which I have yet to discover. My overall experience from each of the placements in the company has been very positive and has definitely kept me engaged!

Typical placements include: • • • •

16

Programme Management Customer Services & Training Procurement & Supply Chain Finance

• Human Resources. • International or UK Buisiness Units

Information Communication Technology Collecting, analysing and optimising the replacement of some of the existing ICT equipment and provisioning new equipment for a logistics operation.

6 Months

Information Communication Technology participating in workshop sessions, testing mobile technology and management solutions, writing investment proposals and meeting with suppliers to discuss the technology.

6 Months

Research & Development Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) development, including flight trials, software development and research into new technologies.

12 Months 17

BUSINESS PROGRAMME

Specialising in International Business Management Rachael Malton Prior to joining the scheme I was a student at Reading University, where I studied International Business Management and Administration with French. During my university course I also studied in France for a year and worked at Agusta Aerospace Services in Belgium. During the graduate scheme I have had a varied and tailored range of placements within the International Government Business Unit. These rotations have offered me a fantastic insight into the company, its people and its wider functions. I started working within Bids and Proposals which required me to manage (indirectly) a team of individuals from a range of functions, such as Training, Pricing and Legal, both in the UK and Italy. My objective was to compose competitive bids for a range of aircraft platforms and configurations for several international end-users, with full support from the Bid Management team. These placements have allowed me, not only to utilise and enhance my key skills and attributes, but have also challenged me and provided me with tools to further develop both my business acumen and technical knowledge.

18

Bids and Proposals

Customer Support and Training

This role challenged me from day one and provided me with real responsibility. This placement gave me the opportunity to manage and coordinate a team in a deadline oriented environment. This was a challenge, but it invaluable provided me with invaluable exposure to the core functions of the business and the team within which I was working.

This placement gave me the opportunity to get involved with an area of the industry that I didn’t have any prior experience in. I was tasked with a range of projects, which improved my ability to think responsively and strategically. The degree of autonomy within this role motivated me further.

Customer support was my external placement. My main role in this placement was managing warranty claims for one of our largest SL300 customers, ensuring the customer is appropriately engaged and satisfied at all times. Being able to experience a customer facing role on the scheme has been really useful, and highlights the benefits of the rotations.

4 Months

4 Months

6 Months

Offset

For me, the selling point of the graduate scheme is that it is a management development scheme. From the first day of the scheme you are involved in a variety of development workshops which aim to compliment and improve you, your working life and your relationships. These days include sessions focussing on personal brand, peer coaching and DISC personality profiling. Alongside these formal training sessions, there has been plenty of opportunity to develop further through extra-curricular activities. For example, once on the scheme you will be enrolled as a certified STEM ambassador, which allows you to get involved in local school activities such as our Flying Start Challenge to promote STEM subjects. I have been involved in a range of activities, such as giving talks at local schools to promote the company. I have also represented Leonardo at Farnborough Air Show and The Royal Bath and West Show, these opportunities enhance a wide range of soft skills which I have found to be incredibly useful within my placements. The workshops, coupled with regular reviews and the extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities encourage self-development on more than just the surface level, and equip you with the tools to become a well-rounded individual on a successful career path.

19

BUSINESS PROGRAMME

Specialising in Finance Matt Pinnock As an undergraduate at Bournemouth University studying Business Studies, I wanted to find a placement that would give me the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of business functions. I also wanted a placement that would allow me to develop my skills as well as gain industry experience. The undergraduate scheme at Leonardo Helicopters provided all these things. Alongside my placements, I was also involved in the Flying Start Challenge - a project run by graduates from within the aerospace industry and involving working with schools to run engineering challenges. Additionally, I was a committee member of the Leonardo Helicopters Apprentice and Student Association (AWASA), which is a society involving all students and apprentices and organises social and charity events in the local area. It has been a great way to meet new people and gain exposure to additional parts of the business. I would definitely recommend Leonardo Helicopters as a placement company as it allows you to have a flexible placement year giving you real experience and professional development while also being extremely enjoyable.

Business Management This was a really varied place to work with projects including risk and project management and financial analysis. It was rewarding to see that the work I was doing made a real difference.

6 Months 20

Finance This involved putting together pricing information for new contracts and also working closely with our customers. It allowed me to gain an understanding of how the whole business operates and knowledge of other platforms.

6 Months

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Our graduates are encouraged to use their enthusiasm and commitment to encourage young people to enjoy STEM subjects in their role as STEM ambassadors.

As well as inspiring young people they also support teachers in the classroom by explaining current applications of STEM in industry or research. STEM Ambassadors contribute to their local community and at the same time boost their own professional skills, experience and confidence.

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Community Project Each year, the graduates embark on a community project. This year, the graduates have chosen to collect, restore and maintain 75 bikes which will eventually be shipped out to Africa to enable children to get to school. They will fundraise for facilities and equipment needed to maintain the bikes, buy any equipment needed to fix the bikes and fund the shipping of bikes to Africa. There will also be an educational element, where-by graduates will be visiting schools in the local area to educate children on how to maintain their bikes.

21

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Leonardo Helicopters works closely with local schools to engage students in STEM subjects, and to promote the company, through a number of different activities. Graduates will be expected to participate in activities such as Flying Start Challenge and Imagineering, putting their technical and organisational skills to good use. Despite having high expectations of our graduates and undergraduates, it’s not all hard work. Leonardo Helicopters has a large graduate and trainee population, so opportunities for socialising are vast.

22

The Leonardo Helicopters Apprentice and Student Association (AWASA) is open to all trainees on-site, and the committee organises regular sports and social activities, as well as fundraising for local charities. Each year the association holds a dinner and awards ceremony to recognise the achievements of trainees in the preceding year. Graduates joining the company will have the opportunity to join AWASA, as a member or as part of the committee.

23

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Contact Details and How to Apply GET IN TOUCH For further information please visit the Frequently Asked Question section of our website. If this does not answer your question, please contact the Employee Development team in Yeovil on +44 (0)1935 702372 Application forms and security criteria can be found at www.uk.leonardocompany.com

APPLICATION • Visit the graduate section of the company website and select the programme that best suits you • Fill in the online application form • Submit your application as soon as it is complete. Assessment Centres and Interviews will begin in December and continue until all roles have been filled. We will cease advertising a role once all available positions have been filled • Dependant on fulfilment of the requirements, the process can take until August to complete

SCREENING • Your application form will be reviewed against a set of criteria • You will receive an email advising you of the outcome

ASSESSMENT • If you are successful at the screening stage, you will receive an email inviting you to an assessment centre where you will complete a series of challenging group and individual activities.

PROGRAMME • Once you accept, we will do everything we can to make joining us as straightforward as possible • We will put you in touch with your Employee Development Officer who will answer any questions you may have • If you are relocating, we will put you in touch with other successful candidates so you can share housing arrangements

24

GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Your Rewards and Benefits We hope that you’ll see the benefits of working for Leonardo Helicopters. In addition to the personal and career development you’ll achieve as part of the scheme, you’ll also receive the following benefits:

£

A competitive starting salary and joining bonus

25 days holiday per year

Flexible working arrangements and the ability to earn flexi-leave

Relocation allowance to help your move to the Yeovil area *

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

* Qualifying criteria apply

25

AgustaWestland Limited Registered and Head Office: Lysander Road Yeovil – BA20 2YB - England Tel. +44 1935 475222 Fax. +44 1935 702132 

leonardocompany.com

www.agustawestland.com G16-2473