We Build What Others Just Talk About

The JAS is UCF's student-led group for building real aerospace projects. We welcome everyone, especially freshmen, no experience needed. If you've ever wanted to work on a jet engine, launch a rocket, or just be part of something exciting and hands-on, this is where you start. We also welcome organizations that want to collaborate, sponsor, or partner with our teams.

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The form will ask if you are a student or an organization

Why Students Join

  • Learn by building. Get hands-on with engines, test fixtures, instrumentation, assembly, and checkout. Start from zero and grow fast.
  • Mentorship that sticks. Pair with leads and alumni for design reviews, safety checks, and test planning.
  • Networking that matters. Connect with industry professionals, alumni, and skilled peers to help guide your career.
  • Portfolio that gets callbacks. Show hardware you built, procedures you wrote, and test data you captured.
  • Be part of something growing. We’re expanding fast. Get in early to help shape the future.
  • Certifications and leadership. Work toward L1 rocketry. Lead a subteam when you are ready.

New to engineering? Perfect. We will teach you.

What We Are Working On

Active tracks you can join or support:

  • Turbocharger & Inline Jet Engines. CAD, CFD/FEA, machining, assembly, electronics, and hot fire testing.
  • Test Stand. Mechanical design, sensors, data acquisition, control hardware, and safety systems.
  • L1 Rocketry Program. Build and fly to NAR or TRA Level 1 certification with mentorship.

Who We Are

We are an open, hands-on community. Many members start with little experience and grow quickly by working on real hardware. You will find mentors, collaborators, and friends. Bring curiosity and a willingness to learn.

For Organizations and Partners

Collaborate with motivated teams and help accelerate real builds and testing. Common ways to work with us:

Sponsorships

Provide components, materials, tooling, or funding. Earn visibility with active builders and future hires.

Project Partnerships

Co-scope a subsystem, a test campaign, or a validation study. Share requirements and review results together.

Workshops & Shop Talks

Run hands-on sessions in fabrication, metrology, safety, or systems integration. Connect classroom theory to practice.

Recruiting Pipeline

Meet candidates with demonstrable build logs, procedures, and test results who are ready to contribute.

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Ready To Get Started?

Students and organizations are welcome. Tell us how you would like to get involved.

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After you submit the form we will email next steps and how to join a project team.