Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer

BAE Systems; Brough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Brough is offering a Degree Apprenticeship in Aerospace Engineering. This five-year scheme develops skills in various engineering branches while earning a Level 4 Diploma and a BEng (Hons) Degree. Great opportunity for hands-on experience with competitive benefits, including pension schemes and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical subject.
• 3 A-levels in relevant subjects or equivalent vocational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a five-year Engineering Degree Apprenticeship in Aerospace.
• Complete on-the-job placements in various engineering branches.
• Study towards a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree.

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A

1 subject must be Maths & English & a Science/Technical subject

3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above

An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM-related subject

Job description

Description

Job title: Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer

Location: Brough

Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you'll be doing

An Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme (EDAS) in Aerospace is a five‑year scheme covering a range of engineering branches required to design, develop, build and maintain modern advanced aircraft.

You will develop the digital and practical skills to complete on‑the‑job placements across engineering branches. You will work towards a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.

In years 4 and 5 you will focus on a specific engineering discipline (e.g. Aerodynamics, Systems Engineering, Support Engineering) from several Air Engineering programmes.

You will also study modules towards a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree on a part‑time basis.

Qualification you will receive

• Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
• BEng (Hons) Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans and an extensive range of flexible, discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts and an annual incentive.

The Air team

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth and opportunities to impact the future of aviation.

Annual leave cannot be booked within the first three months of the apprenticeship. After that, leave is considered in line with the individual training schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

Why BAE Systems

At BAE Systems you can make a real difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity and merit. We welcome people from all backgrounds and encourage you to speak with your recruiter if you have a disability or health condition that may affect assessment performance, so reasonable adjustments can be provided.

Export Control / Security

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions based on nationality, place of birth and residency. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required for some roles, which can demand 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4/A.

• 1 subject must be Maths & English & a Science/Technical subject.
• 1 of the following:
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above; 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.
• An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification in a STEM‑related subject, worth at least 96 UCAS points.