UBC AeroDesign is an engineering student team that designs and builds heavylift R/C airplanes to com
UBC AeroDesign was founded in 1992 by a group of engineering students. Every year the team upholds the tradition of designing and building a radio-controlled airplane to attend the collegiate competition organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The SAE Aero Design Series competition challenges university students from around the world to design and build a plane with the purpose of
Team Barbecue was a success! Here’s a snippet of the food and smiles we enjoyed during our post-meeting social!
09/14/2025
CALLING ALL APPLICANTS: Our applications close TODAY, September 14th, at 11:59 PST! Make sure to apply on time for a chance to join our team this season!
09/13/2025
REMINDER: UBC AeroDesign applications close on September 14th, 11:59 PST, and we’re hiring members for our Airfoils, Fuselage, Power & Controls, Hardware, and Software & Firmware teams. Make sure to get your applications in for an opportunity to join our team!
09/09/2025
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✈️ UBC AeroDesign is hiring Admin positions!
Our Admin Team powers the mission by securing funding, managing budgets, and growing our brand.
Join us and be part of the reason our aircraft take flight — while gaining real-world skills, building your network, and shaping the future of AeroDesign.
👉 Details on Marketing, Sponsorship, and Finance roles are on our Linktree (bio).
📅 Applications close Sept 21, 2025
(One week after technical applications close on Sept 14)
09/07/2025
Join us for UBC AeroDesign’s Women in Aero Panel!
We’re hosting an online info session and Q&A highlighting women’s impact in Aero this Tuesday, Setptember 9th 7:00-8:00 PM PDT!
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81141792318
(access link via our bio)
We warmly welcome cis women, trans women, non-binary individuals, and q***r folks to take part. At UBC AeroDesign, we are committed to fostering gender diversity and inclusion in engineering and creating a space where all voices are heard.
Whether you’re curious about joining our team, want to learn more about the aerospace design process, or are interested in hearing from current members, this is a great opportunity to connect.
We hope to see you there!
09/04/2025
Missed our first info session and want to learn more about UBC AeroDesign? Join us for an in-person info session TODAY, from 7 - 8 PM PST in CEME 1204! Come meet our team, ask questions, and connect with our members and leads. We can’t wait to see you there!
09/02/2025
UBC AeroDesign is hiring for 4 teams: Airfoils, Fuselage, Power & Controls, Hardware, and Software & Firmware. Swipe to get a preview of what each team specializes in.
If you find anything that interests you, our applications close on September 14th at 11:59PM PST, so apply as soon as possible!
09/02/2025
UBC AeroDesign will be boothing at the Imagine Day Campus Life Expo TODAY, September 2nd, from 1–5 PM at Koerner Plaza! ✈️
Come check out our aircraft, meet our leaders and team members, and learn more about what we do. Whether you’re curious about our projects or interested in applying, we’d love to chat and answer your questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
08/27/2025
Interested in learning more about UBC AeroDesign? You’re invited to our first info session this Thursday, August 28th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST in CEME Room 1204! Stop by to meet us, ask questions, and connect with team members and leads. We’re excited to meet you!
If you can’t attend this info session, don’t worry! We’re hosting a second one next Thursday, September 4th, offering students another opportunity to connect with our team.
08/25/2025
Applications are open!! 🛩️✨ If you are a student eager to dive into hands-on engineering experience and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts, this is your chance!
*We welcome women, transgender individuals, non-binary people, and anyone of any gender identity to the Women in Aero Panel.
🗓️ Applications are open (link in bio) August 25 - Sept 14.
📣 Info sessions (online & in-person) will be your chance to learn more about us, connect with members of the team, and ask questions. Further updates about info sessions will be announced soon.
🌐 Check out the link in our bio for information about technical and administrative team roles & responsibilities.
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01/24/2025
Here’s a look back at some of our highlights from the first term and the work we’ve done as we head deeper into the second term, with a test flight coming up this weekend. We’re looking forward to what this competition season has in store and are gearing up for more test flights and the SAE Aero Design East competition in Fort Worth, Texas. Stay tuned for updates on our progress!