Aerospace Craft Apprenticeship: Mechanical & Electrical

Prestwick Aerosystems; Filton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Success share

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton is offering an Aerospace Manufacturing Apprenticeship for Craft Mechanical and Electrical fitters. The program combines college study with on-site work at Airbus Filton, moving from training to full-time site work over four years.

You will learn drilling, assembly, electrical, and hydraulic installation, with shifts 06:30–15:45 and a strong focus on safety and quality. Salary starts at £19,185 with eligible benefits and progression toward a Level 3 Diploma.

Qualifications

• Achieve a minimum of five GCSEs including Maths and English (minimum grade C/4).
• Other GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher; alternatives may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: study at Weston College; two days per week onsite at Airbus Filton from Feb to June.
• Years 2 and 3: on-site at Airbus Filton; rotate across operational areas; 1 day release with Weston College.
• Year 4: full-time at work; 06:30–15:45 shift; assemble components and sub-assemblies; learn drilling, fastening, and system installations.

Education

GCSEs

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton is offering an Aerospace Manufacturing Apprenticeship for Craft Mechanical and Electrical fitters. The program combines college study with on-site work at Airbus Filton, moving from training to full-time site work over four years.

You will learn drilling, assembly, electrical, and hydraulic installation, with shifts 06:30–15:45 and a strong focus on safety and quality. Salary starts at £19,185 with eligible benefits and progression toward a Level 3 Diploma.