12/05/2026
Meet the STEM Superstars ✈️
Road to RIAT is our four-part STEM programme designed to get young people excited about engineering, aviation and technology through hands-on activities, design challenges and live experiences.
One of the highlights of the programme is “Meet the STEM Superstars”, a series of live virtual sessions where students get the chance to hear directly from real engineers, aviation experts and cyber specialists, and ask them questions live.
From RAF pilots and aircrew to aircraft engineers and cyber specialists, these are the people working behind the scenes in some seriously exciting careers and sharing what their day-to-day roles are really like.
🔹 Heather Bates, Software Engineer at PentenAmio
🔹 Drew Steel, former RAF pilot and aviation specialist
🔹 Pip Lloyd-Williams, RAF Cyberspace Engineering Officer
🔹 Gwil Rees, RAF Deputy Certification Manager
🔹 Mike Glen, aviation expert and mentor
🔹 Sian Burrows, Aircraft Design & Development Engineer at Virgin Atlantic
🔹 David Seaton, RAF Air Loadmaster
For many students, this will be their first chance to speak directly with people working in STEM and aviation, helping them see just how many different opportunities are out there for the future.
Find out more about Road to RIAT here https://www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk/road-to-riat/
Royal Air Force Charitable Trust