Apprentice - Mechanic Maintenance Heathrow

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

Duration: 2 Years

Salary: £16,000

Location: London Heathrow

Application Closing Date: 19 November 2026

Start Date: Autumn 2027

The programme

You’ll work alongside and learn from some incredibly talented mechanics and engineers. Under supervision, you’ll develop your skills performing servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft or components, in a real job. Over a series of placements, you’ll work on different aircraft fleets. You’re going to be busy. As well as comprehensive on-the-job training, you’ll be studying towards the qualifications you need to become one of our future Mechanics.

The induction to the business for this Apprenticeship will take place at our London Heathrow base, which is where you will work during your apprenticeship, alongside our engineers with the potential to be placed in one of our other UK operational bases. You’ll study your apprenticeship with one of our selected training providers under Apprenticeship Standard and your End Point Assessment.

About You

You must be a minimum of 18 years of age to apply for this apprenticeship. Maths, English and Science GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 (A* - C) is desirable but not crucial (we accept predicted grades). 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 and aviation.

If you are already studying towards or have studied an engineering qualification, you are unable to apply for this scheme. Following your application, we will conduct a skills scan of your experience and prior qualifications to check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding.

What's in it for you?

Looking to join our apprenticeship scheme? You won't be disappointed. Recently being ranked in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100, we can't wait to welcome you into the British Airways family.

We have many benefits for apprentices at British Airways, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our apprentice community:

• Part of the British Airways 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 ambitious sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups including LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and black excellence 'BeMe'

• 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, motivate and coach students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love

• In addition, you will have 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

Further Information & Next Steps

We are delighted you are considering applying! Here’s some more information you may need about the application process:

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.

Recruitment Process and Timelines

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