Who can enter?

The competition is for technicians working or training in the aeronautical engineering industry. The competition is based on the standards attained by trainees who have reached or are working towards S/NVQ Level 3 or have gained their Part 66 qualification. The competition is open to the following level:

Advanced: those undertaking qualifications up to level 3  or up to five years experience in a working environment.

 

About the competition

• Aeronautical knowledge based assessment
• 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)

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online by 19 March 2010

Stage two: complete an online test containing aeronautical engineering related questions

Stage three: competitors who meet the required standard will be invited to compete in a UK heat

Stage four: highest scoring competitors from heats will be invited to compete in the UK final

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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