i dont know about much about getting work experience for an ariline for a week or two but i i did get, when i was in my first year at college two weeks at BAe systems in woodford.i think my teatcher told me about 8 people apply for every work experience position and couldnt believe i got it.
for me it provided an insight into the mechanics and technical jargon to do with planes, i got to see work being done on there 146, nimrod and euro fighter. on the application form i was just honest about why i thought it would be of use to me qand why, my interests and hobbies etc...just be honest an make sure there are no spelling mistakes, thats one of the reasons many letters end up in there bin.