Building a career in UK aerospace does not have to follow a straight line.

In this episode you’ll hear how apprenticeships can open doors, why culture matters as much as technical skills, and what the future holds for the aerospace and space industries.
Chris Woodhams, Co-founder of Lat51 Space Systems, shares his journey from apprenticeship to leadership, the challenges of moving from working in a business to running one, and why celebrating failures is key to growth.
We explore:
• Why you don’t need a degree to start a successful career in aerospace
• The realities of moving from employee to employer
• How apprenticeships provide opportunities for leadership development
• Why culture and celebrating failures strengthen teams
• Where the opportunities are in aerospace and space over the next decade
Chris shows that building a career in aerospace is not only about technology. It’s about people, culture and the choices you make along the way.
📍 Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswoodhamsargenta/

📍 Visit Lat51 Space Systems: https://www.lat51.space/