Who this course is for

This free course is aimed at those who:

• Are over 25 years of age.
• Meet the eligibility criteria (are unemployed/under threat of redundancy).
• Are interested in opportunities within the sector.
• Would like to gain first-hand experience of a range of roles, including aircraft maintenance and aircraft decommissioning.

What it’s all about

Participants will have the opportunity to visit an aircraft maintenance hangar, gain hands-on practical skills and discover the role of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality) in aerospace. At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate from Skypath Aero Training Centre.

The course runs for 3 full days, from 9.30am-4.00pm:

Day 1 – Introduction to Aircraft Decommissioning 

Meet local aviation industry leaders and tour an aircraft maintenance hangar.

Day 2 – Practical Fundamentals Training (delivered by Ayrshire College)  

Gain exposure to some of the common operations carried out by the sector.

Day 3 –  Introduction to Aircraft Decommissioning

Try out some of the latest Extended Reality technology and see how this can improve productivity in aerospace.

Why it’s useful

This course will introduce you to the aerospace industry and the process of aircraft decommissioning. It will give you an insight into what it would be like to work in the field of decommissioning, helping you to decide if this is an area you would like to pursue and develop further skills in.

Course leaders

Training is delivered by Ayrshire College, supported by Chevron Aircraft Maintenance.

The course has been established through a training partnership between Ayrshire College and the University of Strathclyde, in conjunction with industry at Prestwick Aerospace Campus. Other partners include South Ayrshire Council and National Manufacturing Institute Scotland. It is funded by the Scottish Government Funding Council (SFC).

Course location

The course is delivered at the new Skypath Aero Training Centre, Unit 2B, Bravo Freight Centre, 1 McNee Road, Glasgow Prestwick Airport, KA9 2PB.

Course dates

The next course runs from Monday 18th – Wednesday 20th July 2022.

Cost

The course is provided free of charge to all participants.

Find out more

Please email caroline@sky-path.org or call 01292 848 880

How to apply

If you’re interested in registering for this course, please email caroline@sky-path.org or contact your DWP work coach who will support your application.

How to recruit

If you’re interested in employing any of the trainees on this course, please contact training@sky-path.org

Skypath Aero Training Centre has been established through a training partnership between Ayrshire College, the University of Strathclyde and Chevron Aircraft Maintenance. Other partners include South Ayrshire Council and National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.

Funded by Scottish Funding Council