Our Services
Skywards Aviation Consultants provides specialist aviation inspection, assessment, and training services to airlines, lease companies, MRO providers, and business aviation operators worldwide.
Borescope Inspections
Skywards provides UK CAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 approved borescope inspections using the latest equipment with full measurement and video capabilities. Our inspections cover over 53 engine and APU types across all major manufacturers.
Worldwide Availability
We respond at short notice to locations worldwide.
24/7 Emergency AOG Service
Our inspectors are available around the clock for emergency Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations, as well as planned inspections for pre-purchase, resale, or routine maintenance.
Comprehensive Reporting
Every inspection includes detailed written reports and video recordings, providing a complete record of findings.
Capabilities
All inspections are carried out under B1 rating at Borescope maintenance level. Our current approval covers 53 engine and APU types:
Engines
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
Records Management & Pre-Purchase Inspections
Accurate, complete records are critical when acquiring or disposing of engines and aircraft assets. Skywards provides turn-key records management and pre-purchase inspection services, giving you a clear and comprehensive picture before making significant investment decisions.
Turn-Key Records Management
We handle all aspects of the records management process — from acquisition and organisation to review and quality control — ensuring every record is complete without requiring additional work from the client.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Our engineers conduct thorough physical inspections to assess aircraft condition, covering damage, wear and tear, and general maintenance status. We also carry out detailed reviews of all aircraft and engine documentation to support fully informed decision-making.
Full Engine & Parts Records Review
Comprehensive due diligence on engine and parts records, ensuring compliance with international standards and quality control practices.
Engine Mini Pack & Inventory Assessment
For asset management and trading purposes, Skywards produces detailed inventory viability and commercial readiness assessments, widely utilised within the engine leasing and component market.
Engine Mini Packs
Concise technical and commercial summaries of engine status, covering maintenance history, life-limited parts, remaining cycles, and overall asset readiness — providing the essential documentation required for lease transitions, sales, and trades.
Inventory Assessments
Detailed evaluation of engine and component inventories to verify completeness, condition, and compliance, supporting informed decision-making for lessors, operators, and traders.
Training
Our training courses are delivered by highly experienced technical instructors who work to international requirements and standards. We continuously update our curriculum with new engine and aircraft types to meet growing industry demand. We currently provide training for engineers at Loganair and Bombardier, covering both theoretical and practical components.
Specialist Borescope Inspection Training
UK CAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 approved courses designed to meet both Line and Hangar maintenance requirements. Our training covers over 53 engine and APU types, educating engineers and NDT support staff in borescope inspection fundamentals and engine-type-specific techniques. Courses are delivered at your location for groups of 1–8 persons.
Engine Ground Run (EGR) Training
EGR training conducted on multiple aircraft types using full flight simulator centres, providing maintenance engineers with realistic engine running exposure. Courses cover both theoretical and practical phases, including initial and recurrent training requirements.