Aircraft Engineer Apprentice: Licensure & Type Approval

British Airways; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform from year one

Discounted flights for employees

Annual leave entitlement

Job summary

British Airways is offering a four‑year Licensed Aircraft Engineer Apprenticeship at Gatwick. You’ll combine college study with practical hangar and maintenance exposure, building the skills and qualifications required for a future license and Type Approval.

From day one you’ll join a cross‑site pathway, contribute to safety‑critical tasks, and benefit from uniform, a connected apprentice network, and access to employee benefits including flights discounts and generous annual leave as you

Qualifications

• GCSE English (A*-C / 9-4), Scottish National 5
• A Level Mathematics (England and Wales) or Higher Mathematics (Scotland)
• A Level Physics, Engineering or Chemistry (England and Wales) or Higher Physics or Engineering Science (Scotland) or
• Equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, or Scottish National Certificate in Engineering
• International equivalent will be accepted
• Right to live and work in the UK and ability to meet attendance and patterns requirements

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Long-term career oriented

Curiosity

Education

GCSE English

A Level Mathematics

A Level Physics/Engineering/Chemistry

Equivalent Level 3 qualification

International equivalents accepted

Right to live and work in the UK

Job description

British Airways is offering a four‑year Licensed Aircraft Engineer Apprenticeship at Gatwick. You’ll combine college study with practical hangar and maintenance exposure, building the skills and qualifications required for a future license and Type Approval.

From day one you’ll join a cross‑site pathway, contribute to safety‑critical tasks, and benefit from uniform, a connected apprentice network, and access to employee benefits including flights discounts and generous annual leave as you