Watch this Aerospace

Watch this Aerospace...

Prestwick is home to one of Scotland’s most exciting and ambitious aerospace clusters.

At Ayrshire College, we work with the Prestwick cluster to develop the talent this sector needs. Our facilities, training pathways and industry partnerships help people prepare for a sector that is transforming how the world moves.

Watch our documentary

Powering Scotland's Future in Aerospace captures what’s happening right now across Ayrshire’s aerospace economy. Watch it below.

What’s Happening in Aerospace

Aerospace demand is rising fast. Employers need talent in:

Advanced composites
Aerospace engineering
Sustainable aviation
Digital design and manufacturing
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul

Ayrshire College sits at the centre of this skills pipeline. We work directly with GE Aerospace, Woodward, Collins, PAML, Spirit AeroSystems, and the wider Prestwick cluster to train people for real jobs, real progression, and real world impact.

Training for What Comes Next

Start Your Aerospace Journey
Hands-on, career-focused courses:

Engineering Skills - Aerospace
NC Aeronautical Engineering
HNC Aircraft Engineering
Introduction to Space Technology
SVQ Performing Engineering Operations - Aeronautical

Upskill and Specialise
Short courses for professionals and career changers:

Composite Repair (5 days)
Composite Awareness (1 day)
Bespoke employer programmes

Earn While You Learn
Apprenticeships with major aerospace employers across the Prestwick cluster.

We work with the organisations shaping Scotland’s aerospace future:

Why Ayrshire College for Aerospace?

Scotland’s largest aerospace cluster on your doorstep

Industry-led training from day one

Composites facilities and industry standard equipment

Pathways from entry-level to advanced

Courses aligned to real vacancies and growth areas

Ayrshire College is a fundamental part of the aerospace cluster in Scotland. It has a hugely strong apprenticeship programme and that's substantially important to the needs of the industry that it supports and serves.

Paul Sheerin, Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering

Ayrshire College is proud to be at the heart of Scotland’s aerospace future. By working with world-class employers, we are creating clear pathways from training into high-value careers. This documentary shows how our College and our partners are empowering people for a changing world and driving the skills and innovation that fuel economic growth in Ayrshire and beyond.

Angela Cox, Principal and Chief Executive, Ayrshire College

Get in touch

Whether you’re taking your first step into engineering, changing career, or upskilling your workforce, Ayrshire College is here to help you get ready for the opportunities ahead.

Professional Learning

We’re proud to be Ayrshire’s Partner of Choice for skills development and innovation. From designing bespoke training and apprenticeship programmes, our Business Engagement and Innovation team works closely with employers across the region. If your organisation is ready to invest in future skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Speak to us
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships at Ayrshire College combine on campus learning with hands-on experience in industry. Working alongside local and global employers, apprentices gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and the confidence to succeed in high-value careers. Our apprenticeship programmes are developed with employers to meet the demands of a fast-changing sector. Many of Ayrshire’s most successful aerospace engineers began their journey right here, progressing from entry-level programmes through to senior engineering and leadership roles within global companies.

Learn more about apprenticeships at Ayrshire College