Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is offering a Degree Apprentice position in Aerospace Engineering. Candidates will partake in a five-year scheme, gaining on-the-job experience and working towards a Level 4 Diploma and a BEng (Hons) degree. Ideal applicants will have 5 GCSEs and 3 A-levels or an equivalent vocational qualification, with opportunities for career growth and various benefits including a pension scheme and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plan

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job placements in various engineering branches.
• Develop skills towards a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering.
• Study modules towards a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree.

Education

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

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

Equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification

Job description

Job Title: Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer

Location: Samlesbury and Warton

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

Description

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 in a cross‑section of 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, or Support Engineering from several Air Engineering programmes.

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

What qualification will you get?

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

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers an employee share plan, a range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for 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.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. After that, leave is considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder), please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must, at a minimum, achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A
• C which must include Maths, English and a Science/Technical subject and one of the following:
• 3 A‑levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above (1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be Engineering or a Science/Technical subject)
• OR an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM‑related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)