Who can enter?

This competition is for technicians working or studying in the aircraft maintenance industry. The Aeronautical Engineering competition is based on the standards attained by trainees who have reached S/NVQ level 3 or have gained their Part 66 qualification. The competition is open to all from education, service and industry.

About the competition

The competition has been designed to reflect the work role of a mechanical or avionic technician and the standards that are expected within the aeronautical industry. Competitors will take part in a two day practical competition, in which they will complete a series of activities and tasks that may include:

Mechanical:

• Hydraulic task – design, build and test a basic hydraulic circuit
• Flying control rigging task
• Engine boroscope and blade blending task
• Sheet metal hand skills task
• Daily inspection (pre-flight check)

Avionic:

• Fault finding to circuit diagram level
• Fault finding to block schematic diagram level
• Fault finding on integrated avionic system
• Aircraft wiring repair task to include daily inspection (pre-flight check)

Competition structure

How many competitors can enter from each organisation?

One competitor per specialism, per organisation.

Competition partners:

The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with industry partners.

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