Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme - Expression of Interest

TUI; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Mentor programme

Study day weekly

Job summary

TUI is launching its Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2027 in the UK, with openings in Luton, Birmingham, Manchester and Gatwick. Successful apprentices will join in September 2027 and gain hands-on experience maintaining our fleet while learning from seasoned engineers.

The programme combines classroom learning with practical on‑the‑shop training, mentor support, and access to industry benefits, discounts and progression opportunities within aviation engineering.

Qualifications

• Passion for aviation and engineering.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Eye for detail and accuracy.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for growth.

Responsibilities

• Support planned maintenance activities and inspections.
• Assist with repairs and modifications on aircraft.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safety and efficiency.

Skills

Passion for aviation

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Eye for detail

Positive attitude

Job description

Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2027

Expression of Interest

Dream of working on aircraft and launching a career in aviation engineering?

We're excited to announce that our TUI Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2027 will open for applications on 12th January 2027, with successful candidates joining us in September 2027.

What opportunities will be available?

Our Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Programme offers the chance to learn from experienced engineers whilst gaining hands‑on experience maintaining TUI's fleet.

Apprenticeship roles will be available across:

Base Maintenance

Luton

Working in our maintenance hangar environment, you'll support planned maintenance activities, inspections, repairs and modifications on our aircraft.

Line Maintenance

Birmingham

Manchester

Gatwick

Working alongside our operational engineering teams, you'll help ensure our aircraft are maintained safely and efficiently, keeping our customers flying.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're interested in passionate individuals who are curious about engineering, enjoy problem-solving and are excited about learning new skills.

Whether your interest in engineering comes from education, hobbies, projects, aviation enthusiasm or hands‑on experience, we'd love to hear from you.

At TUI, we're looking for future engineers with:

• A passion for aviation and engineering
• A willingness to learn
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• An eye for detail
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm to develop

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, special offers and the ability to purchase additional ‘TUI time off’
• Excellent rates with foreign exchange
• Health and Wellbeing support in five key areas – Financial, Health, Social, Community and Career
• Private Medical Insurance, single cover with option to add dependants
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• On completion of the Apprentice programme a voucher (amount dependent on the apprenticeship level) and an extra day off
• Access to student discount via Totum
• Network of other apprentices/graduates and colleagues
• Buddy support throughout the programme
• Mentor programme
• One day off each week from work duties to study towards your apprenticeship qualification

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.

We are part of the Disability Scheme and welcome applications from people who are disabled. Our commitment as part of the scheme is to guarantee interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy and to offer reasonable adjustments.