Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineering

BAE Systems.; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is offering a Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer position in a five-year scheme. You'll gain engineering experience while working towards a Level 4 Diploma and a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs and 3 A-levels or an equivalent qualification. This role offers professional training and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science/Technical Subject.
• 3 A-levels (one in Maths, one in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject) or equivalent.
• Equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job placements across various engineering branches.
• Develop digital and practical skills in aerospace engineering.
• Study modules towards a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree part-time.

Skills

Maths

Engineering

Science/Technical Knowledge

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C

3 A-levels at grade C or above

Level 3 vocational qualification (STEM)

Job description

Job information

Job title: Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineer

Location: Samlesbury and Warton

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

What you will 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 a cross‑section of engineering branches and 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.

Qualifications you will receive

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

Benefits

In addition to a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans and 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 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.

Leave policy

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first three 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.

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 (e.g. dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, 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, which can affect eligibility based on nationality and residency. All applicants must achieve at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; higher levels of National Security Vetting may be required, often demanding 5‑10 years of continuous UK residency. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4/A*‑C, which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject
• AND 1 of the following:
• 3 A‑levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. One subject must be Maths and one subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject
• OR an equivalent Level 3 vocational qualification (STEM‑related, aligned to the scheme/area and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points)