Aerospace Fitter Apprentice – Hands-on Training

GKN Aerospace company; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £16,867–£24,520

37‑hour week

Half day finish on Fridays

190 hours holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance & income protection

24/7 support programme

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in East Cowes offers a four-year Apprenticeship Programme where you’ll learn manufacturing and engineering by doing, get paid while you train, and grow with experienced colleagues. The program aligns with the Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician standard and involves rotations through final assembly areas.

You’ll learn on the job, attend college, and build skills ranging from safety to high‑precision assembly. The role is a strong start for a career in aerospace.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Science.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths are a suitable alternative to GCSE English & Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Other suitable Level 2 qualifications will be considered, if you do not have 5 GCSEs.

Responsibilities

• Year 1 – prepare to hit the ground running, build core skills and confidence.
• Years 2 & 3 – rotate through final assembly areas, gain hands-on experience and expand knowledge.
• Year 4 – complete End Point Assessment and achieve apprenticeship qualification.
• Attend college or training sessions regularly and apply learning on the job.

Skills

Willingness to Learn

Positive Attitude

Curiosity

Education

5 GCSEs (Maths, English, Science)

Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths

Job description

GKN Aerospace in East Cowes offers a four-year Apprenticeship Programme where you’ll learn manufacturing and engineering by doing, get paid while you train, and grow with experienced colleagues. The program aligns with the Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician standard and involves rotations through final assembly areas.

You’ll learn on the job, attend college, and build skills ranging from safety to high‑precision assembly. The role is a strong start for a career in aerospace.