Aerospace Structures Test Apprentice: Calibrate & Build

Airbus; West of England; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol, invites applications for a Structures Test Apprentice in AIRTeC. You will learn machining, test instrumentation, metrology, and data acquisition while rotating through roles and year-by-year exposure to mechanical testing and calibration.

The programme combines on-site training with college study at Weston College and offers a structured pathway to a career in aerospace engineering, with travel opportunities to other Airbus sites.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: Maths and English grade C/4 or higher plus three other GCSEs
• Demonstrated hands-on and workshop skills with tools
• Interest in aerospace engineering and learning in a high-precision environment

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical test campaigns across various disciplines
• Assist in installation and commissioning of test instrumentation
• Maintain calibration records and support metrology activities
• Collaborate with calibration engineers to ensure test equipment meets standards

Skills

Hands-on skills

Workshop skills

Education

Aerospace Engineering Technician Level 3

Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol, invites applications for a Structures Test Apprentice in AIRTeC. You will learn machining, test instrumentation, metrology, and data acquisition while rotating through roles and year-by-year exposure to mechanical testing and calibration.

The programme combines on-site training with college study at Weston College and offers a structured pathway to a career in aerospace engineering, with travel opportunities to other Airbus sites.