Question 1

Are there experience requirements?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

What time commitment is required?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What equipment and applications are used?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How do I apply or find out more?

Accepted Answer

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/)

Question 5

How do I become a sponsor or donate?

Accepted Answer

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.)

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