Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice — Heathrow Training & Licences

British Airways; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights for apprentices

Generous annual leave

Apprentice network & community

Accommodation during off-site training

Job summary

British Airways runs a three‑year aircraft maintenance apprenticeship at London Heathrow. You’ll train on real aircraft while studying towards CAA Part‑66 Licence modules and a Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

Off‑site induction and accommodation are provided; in years two and three, you may return to Heathrow and potentially move to another UK base. The programme emphasises safety, learning, and progression toward becoming a licensed technician, with shift work in later

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication and awareness of safety.
• Capable of adapting to changing environments and tasks.
• Able to work well in a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn hands-on maintenance techniques on real aircraft.
• Study towards CAA Part‑66 Licence modules and Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient maintenance environment while based at Heathrow.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Team player

Education

GCSE Maths/Physics/Combined Science

English GCSE grade 9-4

Job description

British Airways runs a three‑year aircraft maintenance apprenticeship at London Heathrow. You’ll train on real aircraft while studying towards CAA Part‑66 Licence modules and a Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.

Off‑site induction and accommodation are provided; in years two and three, you may return to Heathrow and potentially move to another UK base. The programme emphasises safety, learning, and progression toward becoming a licensed technician, with shift work in later