Aerospace Degree Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

GKN Aerospace; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Mentorship

World-class training

Sustainable aviation impact

Accommodation support

Permanent role pathway

Job summary

GKN Aerospace Bristol invites you to join an Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship that blends university study with hands-on projects. Based at the Global Technology Centre in Bristol, you’ll rotate through Airframe, Design & Stress, Systems Integration, Quality, Support Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing.

You’ll gain 96 UCAS points requirement with two STEM subjects, study toward a degree in Aerospace Engineering, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers, aiming for a

Qualifications

• 96 UCAS points (A-Level or equivalent) including two STEM subjects
• Five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including Maths, English and Double Science
• EHCPs welcome with minimum Entry Level 3 in English and Maths

Responsibilities

• Rotate through specialist teams across Airframe, Design & Stress, Systems Integration, Quality, Support Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing
• Be involved in the full lifecycle of aerospace systems and products – from design and development, to testing, qualification, and in-service support
• Learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, and computer-generated models
• Collaborate with engineers from across multiple disciplines
• Develop problem-solving skills to design, test, validate, and improve engineering solutions
• Spend your first year at the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College in Filton working towards your Level 2 qualification, before moving to our Global Technology Centre in Bristol from Year 2, progressing through Level 4 and Level 6 qualifications
• Contribute to STEM outreach and community projects

Skills

Engineering

Problem-solving

Team player

Curious

Proactive

Eager to learn

Education

96 UCAS points (A-Level or equivalent)

Two STEM subjects

Five GCSEs (4/C or above) including Maths, English, Double Science

EHCPs welcome (Entry Level 3 in English/Maths)

Job description

GKN Aerospace Bristol invites you to join an Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship that blends university study with hands-on projects. Based at the Global Technology Centre in Bristol, you’ll rotate through Airframe, Design & Stress, Systems Integration, Quality, Support Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing.

You’ll gain 96 UCAS points requirement with two STEM subjects, study toward a degree in Aerospace Engineering, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers, aiming for a