Aerospace Craft Apprenticeship | Belfast | Hands-on

Airbus; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Success share

Fridays afternoon off

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Belfast Limited is seeking a Craft Engineering Apprentice for a 36‑month programme in Belfast. You will learn foundational aircraft assembly skills, including mechanical fitting and painting, while pursuing NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications and day release studies.

Successful candidates will join a world‑class team, progressing from foundational work to live aircraft projects on the A220 wing box and mid fuselage, with a clear path to skilled fitter status and long‑term career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Achieve a minimum of four GCSEs which must include Maths, English Language, Science or a Technology-based subject, plus one other GCSE.
• Essential Skills or City & Guilds equivalents are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Learn foundational aircraft assembly skills in year 1, including mechanical fitting activities.
• Apply painting and surface preparation skills with attention to safety and quality.
• Work on wing box production areas in year 2–3, performing fitting and tooling tasks as required.
• Continue day-release studies toward Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Aeronautical Engineering) and Level 3 Academic Certificate.

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English, Science or Technology subject, plus one more

Job description

Airbus Belfast Limited is seeking a Craft Engineering Apprentice for a 36‑month programme in Belfast. You will learn foundational aircraft assembly skills, including mechanical fitting and painting, while pursuing NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications and day release studies.

Successful candidates will join a world‑class team, progressing from foundational work to live aircraft projects on the A220 wing box and mid fuselage, with a clear path to skilled fitter status and long‑term career opportunities.