Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineering

BAE Systems; Gregson Lane; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering a five-year Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme in Aerospace. This program enables you to develop digital and practical skills across various engineering branches while working towards a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, as well as a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering degree. The apprenticeship opens doors for career growth in an inclusive environment promising significant contributions to the future of aviation.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A, Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject.
• 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above or an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Develop digital and practical skills across various engineering branches.
• Participate in on-the-job placements to gain practical experience.

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering

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

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

Qualifications

• Core qualifications: 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A, Maths, English and a Science/Technical Subject.
• Alternative pathways: 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above, with Maths and an Engineering or Science/Technical subject; or an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points, aligned to the scheme.

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.

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 where you'll be empowered 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 (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Benefits

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