Aerospace Calibration Apprentice: 4-Year Program

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

26 days holiday

Job summary

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, is offering a four-year Calibration Technician apprenticeship in Gloucestershire. You will train across calibration disciplines, maintaining accuracy for aerospace standards and gaining hands-on experience with advanced equipment.

The program includes college training, workplace learning, and online components, leading to an HNC in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and EPA completion. BPSS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Achieved, or predicted, 4 GCSEs including Maths and English at grades C/4 or above.
• 3x A-Levels including Maths or Engineering at grades C or above.
• Level 3 qualification (BTEC, T-Level or equivalent) in Engineering / Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Planned Calibration & Maintenance: perform scheduled calibration checks and Planned Preventative Maintenance on production equipment, instruments, and site services.
• Equipment Repairs & Adjustment: diagnose faults in instruments and control systems, carrying out repairs and recalibration with a First Time Fix approach.
• Documentation & Traceability: record calibration results and equipment history in engineering systems with full traceability and quality documentation.
• Team Collaboration: provide detailed handovers to engineering colleagues, ensuring calibration status and equipment condition communication.
• Safety Compliance: adhere to health and safety procedures and support safety culture initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in process and cost improvements to enhance equipment reliability.
• Regulatory Awareness: stay updated on calibration standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Organised

PC literate

Education

4 GCSEs including Maths and English (grades C/4 or above)

3 A-Levels (including Maths or Engineering) at grade C or above

Level 3 qualification in Engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, is offering a four-year Calibration Technician apprenticeship in Gloucestershire. You will train across calibration disciplines, maintaining accuracy for aerospace standards and gaining hands-on experience with advanced equipment.

The program includes college training, workplace learning, and online components, leading to an HNC in Instrumentation and Control Engineering and EPA completion. BPSS clearance is required.