North-east primary pupils had their eyes to the skies when they visited a helicopter firm to learn about careers in the oil and gas industry.
Around 20 pupils from Tullos Primary School visited Bond Offshore Helicopters in Dyce where they got a taste of life as an offshore worker.
Pupils went through security checks and the check in procedure before meeting some of the crew and boarding a helicopter in the company’s main hangar.
Pilot Howard Hall and maintenance manager, Mike Cameron, gave the primary seven pupils an overview of how flights are planned and what it is like to fly offshore.
Neil McCulloch, president of North Sea oil producer EnQuest, said: “Giving children an insight to the wide spectrum of career opportunities that the energy sector offers at an early age is important, given that it is the backbone of the local North-east economy, and that of the UK.”
John Fyall, spokesman for Bond Offshore Helicopters, said: “Most children in the Aberdeen area are familiar with the sight of helicopters flying overhead, but they all found it fascinating to see one up close and learn about what goes on behind the scenes at the world’s busiest heliport.”
Aileen McGowan, head teacher at Tullos Primary, said: “Thanks to EnQuest’s great working relationship with Bond, the pupils were able to get this wonderful opportunity. They returned to school full of enthusiasm and excitement about their visit.”