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Aircraft maintenance engineers maintain, repair, service, install and test components of aircraft and aircraft systems. This competition assesses the skills and abilities of competitors entering the field of aviation, mechanical and avionic engineering.
This competition has been designed to reflect the role of an aircraft engineer and the standards that are expected within the aviation industry.
See how Haydn’s career has progressed after competing.
Health and Safety
Hand Skills
Mechanical and Electrical Theory
Mechanical and Electrical Practical Skills
Time Management
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Registrations open 9am on Monday 3 March and will close midnight Friday 28 March.
Entry Stage will be released between Monday 3 March with a final deadline of 2 May, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
Qualifiers will take place between 5 May, 2025 to 27 June, 2025 (Exact dates will vary by competition).
To help finalists prepare ahead of the UK Final, we will provide relevant technical training and share mindset development techniques, to support them to remain focused on achieving success.
Prepare students and apprentices by engaging with our benchmarking resources to master their skills and mindset masterclasses to build confidence and resilience on the WorldSkills UK Learning Lab.
The National Finals are scheduled to take place in Wales during the week beginning 24 November, 2025.
Age-eligible competitors who show the highest skills, passion, and drive from the national finals will be given the opportunity to compete to train for the EuroSkills and WorldSkills international competitions.
