Generally for engineering proper it would be best to do A-levels taking A-level Physics and A-level Maths. For the third anything is fine in principle for most, although A-level Further Maths would be especially valuable (and he would need to learn that content sooner or later in the degree regardless).
Vocational engineering courses at college tend to not really focus on the analytical skills needed for an engineering degree or to work as an engineer proper - the terminology is confusing because in the UK "engineer" is not a protected title. In other countries the vocational engineering courses at colleges would usually be properly called engineering technology/engineering technician courses.
If he is more interested in the practical technician/technologist side of things then such a vocational course at a college would be reasonable as an option, although apprenticeship routes would probably be the best option if available. Since aerospace systems involve a huge variety of engineered systems (both mechanical and electrical/electronic, as well as materials/manufacturing sides of things) really either would be fine depending on his specific interests.
Vocational engineering courses at college tend to not really focus on the analytical skills needed for an engineering degree or to work as an engineer proper - the terminology is confusing because in the UK "engineer" is not a protected title. In other countries the vocational engineering courses at colleges would usually be properly called engineering technology/engineering technician courses.
If he is more interested in the practical technician/technologist side of things then such a vocational course at a college would be reasonable as an option, although apprenticeship routes would probably be the best option if available. Since aerospace systems involve a huge variety of engineered systems (both mechanical and electrical/electronic, as well as materials/manufacturing sides of things) really either would be fine depending on his specific interests.
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