Green Technology Demonstrator Hub, Curriculum Delivery Preparation – Saxon Air

Company Information

Saxon Air operates a fleet of non‑scheduled, discreet helicopter and business jet services from London and East Anglia. Based at Norwich Airport, we deliver comprehensive flight support, aircraft management, and tailored aviation solutions, while leading regional innovation in cleaner, greener flight.

Our Green Technology Demonstrator Hub showcases next‑generation future‑flight technologies, giving young people the opportunity to explore engineering, technology, and sustainability, and inspiring the aviation workforce of tomorrow.

Project Overview

Saxon Air is developing a Green Technology Demonstrator Hub focused on sustainable aviation and future-flight technologies. The Hub aims to inspire young people by providing hands-on learning experiences linked to electric aircraft, hydrogen propulsion, drones, and sustainable aviation fuels.

This internship focuses on moving the Demonstrator Hub from concept stage into a delivery-ready educational programme. The intern will help transform the Hub’s vision into structured, practical learning sessions that are curriculum-aligned, inclusive, and ready for pilot delivery.

Project Aim

To prepare the Green Technology Demonstrator Hub for delivery by developing structured lesson plans, curriculum mapping, resource lists, facilitator guidance, and supporting materials suitable for schools and youth groups.

Key Research Questions

• Who are the different users of the Demonstrator Hub (age groups, schools, community groups)?

• How can activities be mapped to Key Stage curriculum requirements?

• What learning outcomes should each session achieve?

• What STEM kits and resources are required to deliver engaging activities?

• How can technical aviation and sustainability topics be simplified for different age groups?

• What logistical and safety considerations are required for pilot delivery?

What You Will Do

• Carry out desk-based research into curriculum requirements and user needs

• Map workshop activities to Key Stage learning objectives

• Source suitable STEM kits and prepare unit cost lists

• Develop fully structured lesson plans with clear learning outcomes

• Draft facilitator scripts and delivery notes

• Prepare activity risk assessments and control measures

• Consider student flow, accessibility, and session timing

• Contribute to pilot-ready programme plans

• Prepare a marketing-style ‘shopping list’ for schools outlining activities and outcomes

• Contribute to development of a simple booking system

Science, Engineering and Technical Understanding

This project develops STEM understanding through:

Researching real‑world aviation technologies such as electric aircraft, hydrogen propulsion, drones, and sustainable aviation fuels, helping the intern understand how engineering and environmental science drive innovation in sustainable flight.
Mapping activities to Key Stage science, design & technology, and computing curricula, building awareness of how STEM concepts are formally taught and assessed.
Translating complex technical ideas into age‑appropriate explanations, strengthening skills in scientific communication and conceptual accuracy without performing technical engineering tasks.
Evaluating and selecting STEM kits and hands‑on resources, which requires analysing how tools support learning in physics, engineering, digital technology, and environmental science.
Designing structured lesson plans with clear learning outcomes, encouraging logical thinking, sequencing, and understanding of how STEM enquiry is scaffolded for young learners.
Applying problem‑solving to session flow, accessibility, and safety considerations, demonstrating how STEM activities must be planned, risk‑assessed, and adapted for different environments and audiences.
Developing facilitator notes and delivery guidance, reinforcing the ability to communicate STEM principles clearly and accurately to non‑experts.
Investigating user needs across different age groups, supporting skills in evidence gathering, analysis, and user‑centred design, core elements of the CREST framework.

Planning and Organisation

You will:

• Break the project into stages (research, curriculum mapping, resource sourcing, lesson development, pilot preparation)

• Organise documentation clearly and logically

• Justify design decisions using curriculum and engagement principles

• Manage your time independently while working with sustainability, education, and operations teams

Skills Developed

• Project planning and organisation

• Curriculum and educational design

• Research and analysis

• Communication and simplification of technical ideas

• Understanding sustainable aviation technologies