The Empire Test Pilots’ School celebrates 70 years of successful flight test...
Today, the 70th anniversary, we take a look at the birth of The Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS), and follow-up in the coming weeks with further insights into the history of the school. Flight test...
View ArticleETPS 70th Anniversary: a history of top-class graduates
As the Empire Test Pilots’ School – based at MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, and run by QinetiQ –celebrates its 70th anniversary, we take a look back at some of the past graduates of the School. All of...
View ArticleThrough an Apprentice’s eyes – an update
Dean Sowerby, Apprentice, QinetiQ Apprentice Training School at Boscombe Down Date: July In May I reported on the work QinetiQ apprentices had been doing on refurbishing the Lightning – the gate...
View ArticleFlight simulator – test and evaluation training for pilots
Christian Rolleston, Project Technical Manager, ETPS – Flight Simulator With its history of research, design, advice, and disposal, QinetiQ is at the centre of aviation. Our Empire Test Pilots’ School...
View ArticleETPS: leading the way in European Aviation Safety
Steve Daniels, Test Pilot Tutor, ETPS Boscombe Down As the Empire Test Pilots’ School – based at MOD Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, and run by QinetiQ – celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, recent...
View ArticleThrough an Apprentice’s eyes – an update
Dean Sowerby, Apprentice, QinetiQ Apprentice Training School at MOD Boscombe Down During July, after leaving my placement at Air Worthiness, I have been at the Ground Support department (GSE) at MOD...
View ArticleThrough an Apprentice’s eyes at QinetiQ– an update
Dean Sowerby, Apprentice, QinetiQ Apprentice Training School at MOD Boscombe Down Over August I finished my time at the Ground Support department (GSE), which I found really valuable, and the people...
View ArticleFrom Aircraft Apprentice to IT Engineer: a path of opportunities
Martin Smith, Service Desk Team Lead The recent launch of The 5% Club – a QinetiQ-led initiative to encourage UK businesses to take an active role in addressing high levels of youth unemployment and...
View ArticleThrough an Apprentice’s eyes – an update
Dean Sowerby, Apprentice, QinetiQ Apprentice Training School at MOD Boscombe Down November 2013 Throughout November I’ve continued working on the Merlin Major servicing here at Boscombe Down, which is...
View ArticleQinetiQ apprentice wins ‘inspirational’ award
Dr Sam Healy, Head of Corporate Responsibility, QinetiQ As staunch supporters of STEMNET (the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network), we’re all very pleased and proud at QinetiQ that...
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