South Africa's World-Class Mechanic ✈️ How Matthew Bowen Won Silver at WorldSkills Shanghai!

Let's Wing It Podcast ✈️ · Oct 12, 2026 · 1h 19m

In this episode of Let's Wing It, host Ruben Delmage sits down with WorldSkills silver medalist Matthew Bowen for a fascinating conversation about life in aviation and what it’s really like competing against the best in the world. Imagine going toe-to-toe with elite aerospace competitors from over 90 countries on a global stage in Shanghai, China, and bringing home a historic silver medal in aircraft maintenance. We talk about the unique challenges of aircraft maintenance, competing on the world stage and the dedication that comes with working in such a demanding part of the industry. This is…