Event Overview: Rapid-Build Helicopter Model Challenge

The activity is a team-building event and lunch for the nine apprentices at Airbus Helicopters Columbus, designed to create a high-pressure environment that mimics a production deadline. Participants: Nine apprentices, split into three teams of three. Activity: Teams will build a helicopter model from identical, pre-sorted "Kits" of materials sourced mainly from the warehouse. Judges: Industry Directors Troy and Ben, & we'll invite Frederick. Reggie can be a Judge too, if so inclined 🙂 Date: Scheduled for Friday, May 1st. Duration: The entire event is a condensed 2-hour "NHC Sprint" schedule. Condensed Timeline Time Activity Description 11:00 AM Kickoff & Sorting Rules explanation, 4th criterion reveal, and team assignment. 11:15 AM The Build 60 minutes of intensive construction. 12:15 PM Tools Down / Lunch Building stops; food is served as Directors arrive to mingle. 12:30 PM The Pitch Each team has 3 minute