Aerospace Mechanical & Electrical Apprentice

Prestwick Aerosystems; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited at Filton, Bristol, invites applicants for a 4 years 3 months Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeship. Year 1 includes college study at Weston College, with on-site training at Airbus Filton from Year 1.

Years 2-3 feature site rotations and ongoing college, culminating in a Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing. In Year 4, apprentices work full-time on site in their role, with a shift pattern and a focus on assembling and testing aircraft components.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C/4 (B/5 preferred).
• Progression through a structured apprenticeship with college and on-site rotations.

Responsibilities

• Rotations across on-site operational areas at Airbus Filton to gain hands-on skills.
• Assemble components and sub-assemblies for the wing and related systems.
• Work from manufacturing and engineering instructions and drawings.
• Commit to shift pattern 06:30–15:45 and maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Maths

English

Education

Engineering Technician Level 3 - Pathway 1

Tools

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing processes

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited at Filton, Bristol, invites applicants for a 4 years 3 months Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeship. Year 1 includes college study at Weston College, with on-site training at Airbus Filton from Year 1.

Years 2-3 feature site rotations and ongoing college, culminating in a Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing. In Year 4, apprentices work full-time on site in their role, with a shift pattern and a focus on assembling and testing aircraft components.