SHEHAN
Lecturer in Engineering
When did you join Weston College?
I joined Weston College in 2023 as an experienced Aerospace Engineering Lecturer for the Faculty of Advanced Engineering.
Why did you join Weston College?
I was looking for an opportunity to develop my career when a perfect job came up at Weston College. Weston College is the highest-performing college in the West of England, offering a variety of engineering courses in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, Airbus, GKN Aerospace, the Ministry of Defence, the National Composite Centre, UWE Bristol, and many other leading companies.
As an experienced aerospace engineer, I am thrilled to be a full-time permanent lecturer and inspire the next generation of engineers. I have worked within several multinational aviation sectors, and I find the team here highly motivational.
How do you spend your day?
I work full-time, 5 days per week and my days are quite varied with lecturing, with engineering practical sessions, running lab sessions, conducting different projects, and seeing students.
How has the College supported your career development?
My Head of the Department offered a range of professional development opportunities to help me to improve my skills and progress in my career. These opportunities included bespoke training programmes, workshops, mentoring, and coaching. I have achieved a variety of certifications and gained much more knowledge with the CPD training opportunities and supportive management.
What have you been involved in while working at Weston College?
I have taken part on many volunteering events and work with different social communities in order to assist and motivate young learners to develop their skills and abilities.