Apprentice - Aircraft Workshop

British Airways plc; Hatton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

British Airways offers a Composite Technician apprenticeship based at the London Heathrow base. The programme combines on-the-job training at the Fleet Support Facility and studies at Farnborough College of Technology, three days a week in year one and one day per week in year two, with a final transition to a 4-on/4-off day shift pattern.

You will complete an EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, with knowledge, skills and behaviours development and regular progress reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 5 (B) in Maths; English and Science GCSE at grade 9-4 (A-C) desirable.
• Predicted grades accepted but must be achieved before starting the apprenticeship.
• No prior HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering; BTEC Level 3 in Engineering is not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Induction at London Heathrow base and split across Farnborough College of Technology; study and on-the-job training.
• Attend college 3 days per week in Year 1 and 1 day per week in Year 2, with 4 days on-the-job at Heathrow.
• Complete work-based portfolio and end-point assessment in final year; receive additional aviation training (Air Legislation, Human Factors, Aircraft Composite repairs).
• Participate in learning reviews with line manager and learning provider.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety awareness

Self-starter

Adaptability

Education

Maths GCSE grade 5 (B)

English GCSE grade 9-4 (A-C) desirable

Science GCSE grade 9-4 (A-C) desirable

Job description

The initial induction to the business for this Apprenticeship will take place at our London Heathrow Base. For the remainder of the first year, this Apprenticeship will then split between Farnborough College of Technology, where you will study 3 days per week towards a Composite Technician apprenticeship and 2 days on the job training in the Fleet Support Facility workshop at Heathrow, with weekends off. During year one, you will achieve an EAL level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and study towards your knowledge skills and behaviours. You will undertake placements at British Airways Heathrow base to learn practical skills which under pin the formal learning. In your second year, you will still follow a Monday to Friday pattern, attending college 1 day per week to further cover the knowledge skills and behaviours criteria, with 4 days on the job training at Heathrow. In your final year you will transition to 4 on/4 off day shift pattern and complete your work-based portfolio of evidence in preparation for the end point assessment which will complete your apprenticeship. We will also supplement and support your learning with additional aviation related training in Air Legislation, Human Factors and Aircraft Composite repairs, as well as holding regular 1:1 meeting with your line manager and progress reviews with your learning provider.

• We are looking for a minimum of a grade 5 (B) in Maths. English and Science GCSE at grade 9 - 4 (A - C) desirable. We accept predicted grades, but they must be achieved before starting the apprenticeship.
• A strong communicator with an awareness for safety, a self-starter and the ability to adapt to change. Above all, a genuine passion for engineering.
• Your application will not be considered if you have achieved prior qualifications in the following: HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering; BTEC Level 3 in Engineering.
• Part of our apprentice network and community, with the opportunity to engage with apprentices from all schemes in the business and learn from former apprentices.
• Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups including LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority network 'BeM'.
• Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges for partnership charities, supporting causes close to your heart.
• Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love.
• Access to heavily discounted flights to globe trot (with the opportunity to fly in style in our business class seats), and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality, At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.