Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 15346
Aviation: Engineers
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of long training lead times for licensed aircraft engineers on future aviation capacity and connectivity.
Answer
Keir MatherTo become a certified aircraft engineer in the UK, individuals must obtain a Civil Aviation Authority Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence, which typically takes between three and five years to achieve. This reflects the rigorous theoretical knowledge, pr...
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