Would you like a future in one of the most exciting industries in the world?

Our acclaimed aircraft engineering provision is based at Barry College International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT).

ICAT is one of the UK’s leading aerospace education and training providers. A national Network Centre of Excellence, ICAT is also one of a few centres in Great Britain to have gained approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as a Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisation.

People looking to start a career in Aircraft Engineering can study full-time, part-time or on an agreed flexible programme with ICAT. The centre is also renowned for the professional development it offers for those already working in the industry.

‘Saturday Club’ – for pupils in Years 9, 10 & 11
ICAT runs a 10 week Saturday Club for Years 9, 10 and 11
school pupils who are considering a future career in aircraft
engineering.  The Saturday Club, run with Careers Wales is
FREE OF CHARGE and a great experience.

Call 01446 711447 to find out more or to register.

Where can it take me?
Full-time learners have an excellent success rate. Last year, 90% of full-time learners progressed after their course straight onto a higher level course or onto employment. Many learners gained apprenticeships with companies including:
General Electric, Airbus, British Airways, Rolls Royce, Virgin Atlantic, National Power British Aircraft Systems…and many more. 

Gareth Norman, 19, Barry
Aircraft Engineering
“I attended the ICAT Saturday Club during Year 11 when I was still in school.  This inspired me to follow this career path and straight after school I secured a place as an apprentice in DARA, attending ICAT to gain my aircraft qualifications.  Due to unforeseen circumstances in DARA, I was made redundant along with many others.  However, I quickly secured a prestigious apprenticeship in Virgin Atlantic, of which there are only 10 per year in the UK.  I intend to complete my B1 licence soon which will qualify me to certify aircraft for flying”.

Michaela Bonny
BSc Aerospace Engineering
“I have always been interested in Engineering.  I did A Levels in Barry 6th Form, then did a degree in Teaching with Design.  However, after completing it I still wasn’t sure whether I really wanted to do this.  I realised that I wanted to pursue a career in Aerospace Engineering.  I am now studying a University of Glamorgan degree in Aerospace at Barry College ICAT.”