We are proud of our trainees Merle Warnken, Jan Boettcher, Theresa Wedemeyer and Kevin Schulz.

With their project, they were awarded third place within the 14th PIA contest. PIA is the prize for innovative training.

The prize was given to our trainees in November last year at the IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce).

The team’s task was to design and build a system for smoothing and milling the internal weld seam of the drain-mast hoods installed on aircraft for drainage.

Being convinced by the project, the management approved a five-figure investment staight away.

This process, previously carried out manually, was to be optimized, while responding to the shortage of skilled labor at the same time.

While implementing their task, our trainees showed their ability to face even major challenges together - also by using the project management methods and programs they learned during the project phase.

They also demonstrated their agile mindset and always thought one step ahead. With the innovative solution they developed together, it is possible to save at least three hours of work for processing a set of drain-mast hoods.

If that's not a great achievement. We are delighted to be shaping the future with very young people.

Following the detailed analysis of the current situation, the trainees created their first drawings - first by hand on paper and then in the design program, which they had not worked with before.

They quickly learned the software and further developed their ideas. The trainees set themselves the goal of being able to carry out not only the first and second, i.e. optional, work step, but even a third step for working with the new production plant.

The exact plan for the construction of this system was created within a few weeks. In addition, without further assistance, our trainees drew up a project plan, which they maintained on an ongoing basis. They also coordinated internal processes, checked and planned requirements and procurement of all necessary materials.

They also created a cost plan taking into account the work of colleagues who would join the project at a later date. They also built an initial prototype on which the first tests could be carried out.

Despite some difficult requirements, our trainees have shown that they can work together to overcome even major challenges, such as availability and occupational safety.

They apply project management methods and programs that they learn during the project phase, demonstrate their agile way of thinking and always think outside the box.

The cost plan was approved by the management a few days ago, meaning that procurement and implementation can now begin. Once the system has been built and successfully tested, at least three hours of work can be saved while processing one set of drain-mast hoods. Our specialist staff can therefore devote themselves to other tasks.

At the end of the project in the first quarter of 2024, our trainees will even plan and carry out a press event. This will allow them to show the public what they are capable of and what they have achieved.