Aviation and Aerospace: Sustainable Aircraft
Civil Aviation Authority
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Overview A sustainable future is critical for us all - and the way we get to a greener future can be seen in big changes to our transportation. But, how can airplanes become more sustainable? What are the key problems, challenges, and solutions? Join this Sprint with the Civil Aviation Authority, and use your creative thinking and great ideas to consider the future potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). You’ll investigate the pros and possible cons of SAF, and, with the help of expert professionals, you’ll address some key questions around this potential sustainable solution. In this Sprint, you’ll be supported by Polina Webb, Sustainability Principal at the Civil Aviation Authority. Polina will take you through some of the key aspects of sustainable aviation, and provide an insight into some of the unique challenges that the sector faces. She will guide you through the task at hand, and showcase how organisations like the Civil Aviation Authority are working to tackle this and work towards a greener future. Plus, you’ll get the chance to hear more about the CAA’s Sustainability Team, and Polina’s journey in the sector and the different career pathways available! What’s Included This Sprint is a way for you to carry out a real-world task and will give you a taste of what a future career within aviation and aerospace could look like. You’ll learn from your Civil Aviation Authority mentor through videos and compare your work with their model answers to refine your abilities even further.
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Compensation
Unpaid opportunity
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
15 June 2026
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Civil Aviation Authority
Civil Aviation Authority offers engineering or operations work where safety, quality, practical problem-solving, documentation, and teamwork are usually important.
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Preparing for Civil Aviation Authority
Strong examples include hands-on projects, analytical thinking, safe working, process improvement, and communicating technical ideas clearly.
- Use examples that show how you diagnosed a problem, tested options, and checked the result.
- Mention safety, quality, and documentation where relevant.
- For placement roles, show enthusiasm for learning from technicians, engineers, and operators.
Role overview
About this role
Overview A sustainable future is critical for us all - and the way we get to a greener future can be seen in big changes to our transportation. But, how can airplanes become more sustainable? What are the key problems, challenges, and solutions? Join this Sprint with the Civil Aviation Authority, and use your creative thinking and great ideas to consider the future potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). You’ll investigate the pros and possible cons of SAF, and, with the help of expert professionals, you’ll address some key questions around this potential sustainable solution. In this Sprint, you’ll be supported by Polina Webb, Sustainability Principal at the Civil Aviation Authority. Polina will take you through some of the key aspects of sustainable aviation, and provide an insight into some of the unique challenges that the sector faces. She will guide you through the task at hand, and showcase how organisations like the Civil Aviation Authority are working to tackle this and work towards a greener future. Plus, you’ll get the chance to hear more about the CAA’s Sustainability Team, and Polina’s journey in the sector and the different career pathways available! What’s Included This Sprint is a way for you to carry out a real-world task and will give you a taste of what a future career within aviation and aerospace could look like. You’ll learn from your Civil Aviation Authority mentor through videos and compare your work with their model answers to refine your abilities even further.
