STEM – Opportunities in aviation & aerospace

Who are the CAA, and what is STEM?

The CAA is short for the Civil Aviation Authority. We help to keep the skies above us here in the UK safe.

It is our job make sure people who fly all sorts of aircraft, including planes, drones, hot-air balloons, helicopters, gliders, rockets, and even model aeroplanes, are trained and follow important safety rules and regulations.

Another part of our job is to make sure airlines are secure and follow the highest safety standards. We also work to keep people safe and secure on the ground in airports and aerodromes, and we help people get home from trips abroad when things go wrong through our ATOL Protected scheme.

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The CAA have their own STEM programme to help inspire the skills you’ll need if you’re thinking about an exciting career up in the sky or keeping people safe on the ground.

 

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STEM – Opportunities in aviation & aerospace

We want to inspire and engage with young people to explore careers in STEM, aviation and aerospace to support and encourage their future career choices.

Aviation and aerospace needs to be ready for the future and we need different talent, ideas and values to make that happen. We need talented people like you.

We are committed to supporting the ambitions and interests of everyone to create opportunities which are inclusive and engaging for all.

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Career Quiz

Aviation and aerospace needs to be ready for the future and we need different talent, ideas and values to make that happen – we need talented people like you. If you are thinking about a career in aviation or aerospace, why not take this quiz to see what careers might be suitable to you.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The CAA is now a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award approved activity provider (AAP) in the skills category. This is a part of our overall STEM programme to inspire young people to have a career in the vast and ever-growing world of aviation.

We will be offering Bronze, Silver and Gold level activities to help you complete the award.

Each of our skills activities will last for a minimum of three months.

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Virtual work experience 2024

Back for its third year, the CAA’s Virtual Work Experience Programme proved to be even bigger and better than the last.

This initiative provided thousands of young people from across the UK with the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the industry through this dynamic virtual work experience platform.

Throughout the programme, students were exposed to a diverse range of roles spanning various areas of the business, as well as participating in engaging activities and attending live webinars with industry experts to help get their careers off to a flying start.

Available on demand until the end of November.

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Educational resources

The CAA STEM site is home to free-to-access resources to support the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects with an Aviation and Aerospace theme.

These resource offer fun-filled activities and clear pathways to the aviation and aerospace industry careers where students can discover and ignite their curiosity in aviation and space.

The CAA STEM Programme is a way for students, teachers, parents, and industry to interact with aviation and aerospace.

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STEM Events

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Farnborough International Airshow 2024 – STEM’s Pledge

05 Aug 2024

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CAA STEM attends R.I.A.T Airshow

22 Jul 2024

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Make the Future Yours – Aerospace, Defence and Space Industries

15 – 16 Oct 2024

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The MK (Milton Keynes) Innovates STEM Festival

24 – 25 Oct 2024

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Make the Future Yours – Aerospace, Defence and Space Industries

15 – 16 Oct 2024

The MK (Milton Keynes) Innovates STEM Festival

24 – 25 Oct 2024

Previous Events

Farnborough International Airshow 2024 – STEM’s Pledge

05 Aug 2024

CAA STEM attends R.I.A.T Airshow

22 Jul 2024