Aerospace Quality Practitioner Apprentice

GE Aerospace; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Holiday entitlement: 26 days

Job summary

GE Aerospace, Dowty site in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, seeks a Quality Practitioner Apprentice to join the Quality department. You will study online to obtain a Level 4 CQI qualification and complete engineering topics with GET Engineering Training.

You will support internal audits, maintain AS9100D/Part 145/Part 21G compliance, assist with QA activities, and contribute to continuous improvement while being mentored by managers and a broad apprentice network.

Qualifications

• Achieved or predicted 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English
• Pass in a Science subject
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn regulatory frameworks
• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in projects
• Organised & able to work towards deadlines
• Inspired and curious to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to take ownership for projects
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work as part of a team
• Interest in aerospace, aviation, or manufacturing quality systems

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal audits and compliance monitoring activities across QMS and SMS functions
• Support supply chain quality in shop floor quality control activities
• Support Corrective Action Planning, tracking, and closure verification
• Help maintain document control records and ensure version accuracy
• Support data entry and analysis for quality metrics and trend reporting
• Assist with preparation of audit packs and evidence gathering for regulatory oversight
• Participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory frameworks

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs incl Math & English

Science subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GE Aerospace, Dowty site in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, seeks a Quality Practitioner Apprentice to join the Quality department. You will study online to obtain a Level 4 CQI qualification and complete engineering topics with GET Engineering Training.

You will support internal audits, maintain AS9100D/Part 145/Part 21G compliance, assist with QA activities, and contribute to continuous improvement while being mentored by managers and a broad apprentice network.