Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice – Heathrow (2-Year)

British Airways plc; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Generous annual leave

Discounted flights

Job summary

British Airways at London Heathrow invites you to join a two-year Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship. You’ll learn from skilled engineers, perform servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft and components under supervision, and rotate across fleets while pursuing recognised qualifications.

Start date is Autumn 2027. Applicants must be 18+ with Maths, English and Science GCSEs desirable but not essential. Induction takes place at Heathrow with on-the-job training and End Point Assessment.

Qualifications

• You must be 18+ at application and have Maths, English and Science GCSEs (9–4) desirable but not required.
• Strong communication and safety awareness are essential.
• Passion for engineering and aviation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft under supervision.
• Rotations across different aircraft fleets during placements.
• Engage in on-the-job training and work toward apprenticeship qualifications.

Skills

Strong communicator

Safety awareness

Self-starter

Adaptable to change

Education

GCSEs Maths/English/Science (desirable)

Job description

British Airways at London Heathrow invites you to join a two-year Aircraft Mechanic Apprenticeship. You’ll learn from skilled engineers, perform servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft and components under supervision, and rotate across fleets while pursuing recognised qualifications.

Start date is Autumn 2027. Applicants must be 18+ with Maths, English and Science GCSEs desirable but not essential. Induction takes place at Heathrow with on-the-job training and End Point Assessment.