Aicraft Engineering Apprentice

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Westerham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aircraft Engineering Apprentice at their Biggin Hill Service Centre. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in an aerospace environment over 3.5 years, culminating in qualifications that include a Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance and UK CAA A License. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Mathematics, English, and a Science. The role requires a minimum of 30 working hours per week and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Predicted or confirmed GCSEs in core subjects.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Availability to work 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• Conduct repairs to airframe structures.
• Support defect rectification for aircraft systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or equivalent including Mathematics, English, and a Science

Job description

Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award-winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest-growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.

About the Program:

The partnership with Bombardier and Farnborough College of Technology is a path that will give you real-world, hands‑on experience of working in an aerospace engineering environment with qualifications in:

Year 1

Aviation Mechanic - Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence). The initial induction will take place in Farnborough, potentially based off‑site and living away from home for the initial 4 months.

Year 2 & 3

Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) & completion of UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance A License qualification through an approved Part 147 Training Organisation. Years 2 & 3 will be completed out Bombardier Service Centre in Biggin Hill Airport.

What to expect:

As an engineering apprentice you will be exposed to a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the Engineering Technician Standard. Not only will this demonstrate competency in the role but will complement wider business strategy and enable you to support your long-term career development. You work alongside highly skilled engineers and mechanics, receive comprehensive On‑the‑Job Training as well as be supported by a mentor throughout the programme.

You will return to Bombardier to complete Year 2 and 3 as an aircraft fitter, where you will continue studying your Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Diploma and study for your UK CAA A License Modules. You will be expected to demonstrate the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance repairs and modifications to a variety of Bombardier Business Jet aircraft, safely, on time and within budget.

What are your contributions to the team?

• You will work within our teams on scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing
• You will rotate with unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components
• You will conduct repairs to airframe structures
• You will perform all levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors
• You will conduct other related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery

How to thrive in this role?

Entry requirements:

• You will have 5 GCSEs predicted or confirmed at Grade 5 or equivalent. These must include Mathematics, English and a Science at Grade 5 or above
• You will have not already completed the same or similar Level 2 or 3 qualifications or apprenticeship
• You meet the funding criteria related to right to work and residency eligibility
• You must work at least 30 hours per week
• You must not currently be on a funded training programme
• You must spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship
• You will have the right to work in UK and you will have an eligible residency status

Please note this role will commence in September 2025.

Location: Farnborough & Biggin Hill

Duration: 3.5 years

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply.

Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone.

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JobAicraft Engineering Apprentice

Primary LocationBiggin Hill Service Center

OrganizationBombardier Services (UK)

Employee Status

Requisition 10373 Aicraft Engineering Apprentice