Frequently Asked Questions

There are no experience requirements. All are welcome to apply, and based off your area of interest, you will work with others who will help mentor you to develop software or manufacturing experience.

We expect a minimum of 6~8 hours a week of depending on the phase of the season.

Aircraft Design is primarily done with SolidWorks, a computer-aided-design (CAD) software. Additional computer analysis and calculations are frequently done with MATLAB, Excel, or SolidWorks Simulations. Tools for Aircraft Construction can include drills, hotwire cutters, sanding blocks, 3D-Printers, laser-cutters, hot-glue guns, saws, soldering-irons, and more.

We have an application period in the Fall that typically closes the first week of October. To find out more information please email us at dbfuw@uw.edu (dbfuw@uw.edu)or check our social media pages on Youtube,(https://www.youtube.com/@dbfuw) Instagram,(https://www.instagram.com/dbf_uw/?next=%2F) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/uwdbf)or Linkedin.(https://www.linkedin.com/company/28841772/)

If you would like to help support us through donation or sponsorship, please visit our Sponsorship & Donation page. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Our 24-25 fundraiser is open now at https://together.uw.edu/campaign/uwdbf. (https://together.uw.edu/campaign/uwdbf.)