Aerospace Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

Airbus

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 20,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage offers a Manufacturing Technician Craft Apprenticeship. You will study toward a Level 2 Engineering Operative ST0537 while gaining hands-on experience in a satellite manufacturing environment.

The 3-year program runs 37 hours per week with a starting salary of £18,000. You will be mentored by experts, with early exposure to production areas and on-the-job training. Apply by 30 January 2027.

Qualifications

Funding Eligibility: aged 16-21 and cannot hold a Level 2 or higher qualification in Engineering, Aerospace or related fields.
Education: GCSE Maths and English desirable; no strict entry requirements.
Skills & Attributes: strong communication, reliability, good work ethic, can-do attitude, following technical instructions, teamwork.
No prior experience required; full on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

Produce aluminum panels according to production plans and quality standards.
Manufacture satellite propulsion pipework and bend pipes using specialist equipment.
Perform precision cleaning and handling of pipework and components.
Apply aerospace primers/paints and manage surface finishes.
Operate CNC machines and set programs for production runs.
Year 3 focuses on honing hand skills on-site with business skills.