Aircraft Maintenance Retrain Program

TN United Kingdom; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for their Aircraft Maintenance Retrain Program in Biggin Hill. This intensive apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading maintenance center, working on various aircraft systems and components. Trainees will receive comprehensive training, develop technical skills, and gain qualifications that pave the way for a rewarding career in aviation. With a strong emphasis on quality control and safety, this program is perfect for those with prior experience in hands-on environments. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C including Mathematics, English, and Science.
• 2 years’ experience in a hands-on engineering or trade role.

Responsibilities

• Attend training and manage coursework for the apprenticeship.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
• Assist in aircraft movements and delivery.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Use of hand tools

Understanding of health and safety

Education

GCSEs in Mathematics, English, and Science

Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace & Aviation Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in On-Aircraft Maintenance

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02.05.2025

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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.

As our ideal candidate

As our ideal candidate for Level 2 & Level 3 Apprenticeship;

• Attend and engage with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors
• Manage your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship
• Reflect on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard
• Scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing
• Unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components
• Repairs to airframe structures
• All levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors
• Related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery

As a fitter, the role has by necessity, a very high level of quality control in order to maintain the aircraft safely and to regulatory standards. There is a requirement for you to gain a developed understanding of Bombardier processes and procedures in order to be compliant with these standards.

The Apprenticeship

As a Trainee Aircraft Fitter you will be following the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Fixed and Rotary Wing). More detailed information can be found on the Farnborough College of Technology website.

Trainees will gain the following qualifications during their apprenticeship. Either;


Level 2 (Fastrack to Fitter)

• Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace & Aviation Engineering (foundation competence)

Or

Level 3

• Level 3 Diploma in On-Aircraft Maintenance Category A (technical knowledge qualification)
• Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance, approved by the CAA.

Trainees work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will they develop their technical skills they will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for their future career. They will be supported every step of the way by our instructors, mentors, line managers and fellow apprentices.

Apprentices will complete an initial block of learning in the Farnborough College of Technology (FCOT) workshop completing their Level 2 competence qualification and will then move into the workplace. An assessor will meet with the apprentice every 6 weeks to go through and sign off their competence qualification. They will also attend a combination of day and block release learning either in person or virtually for their knowledge qualification. All qualifications can be completed within 2.5 years, this program is an intensive version of our traditional apprenticeship route.

Following completion of all qualifications trainees will then move into the End Point Assessment (EPA) period which can take up to 4 months to complete.

This program is designed for individuals who currently work in hands-on environments and/or trades industry but are not currently in the aerospace or aviation sector. It is expected that individuals will have been in industry for a minimum of 2 years and already have some practical experience working.

Individuals may currently be working in automotive, rail, trades or other hands-on environments. This would not be their first step into the world of work, and they should already have a basic understanding of health and safety and working in an engineering or related environment.

This is a more intensive and condensed version of the traditional apprenticeship program and there is an expectation that learners will progress quicker through the tasks and written work due to their level of experience. There will also be less emphasis on soft skills training, behaviour development, workplace skills and PHSE due to them already coming from a working environment.

Entry Requirements

Requirements for Level 2 (Fastrack to Fitter) – 1 Year:

• Must not have a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or already completed the specific level 2 or 3 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section.
• In order to receive apprenticeship funding they must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements
• Must successfully pass all required medical and security checks
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hands on role, engineering environment or trade environment with some experience of using hand tools

Requirements for Level 3, 2.5 Years:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English and Science
• Must not have a Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or already completed the specific level 2 or 3 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section.
• In order to receive apprenticeship funding they must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements
• Must successfully pass all required medical and security checks
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a hands on role, engineering environment or trade environment with some experience of using hand tools

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.