V03060 - Advanced Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Kirmington, DN39 6YH

Closes on Friday 28 February

Posted on 8 November 2024


Summary

The Air sector is a world leader in the aerospace industry with expertise that can be traced back to the very earliest days of aviation. We design and build advanced training and combat aircraft; develop and work with the latest in cutting-edge technology; and provide support and maintenance for our customers across the world.

Annual wage
Competitive

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We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

2 years 6 months

Positions available

13

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The scheme is typically 30 months in duration and consists of 15 months residential training at the Maintenance Academy situated at Humberside Airport, followed by 15 months vocational training undertaken at a BAE Systems or RAF site in the UK.

Due to the residential element of the apprenticeship, successful candidates must be at least 18 years of age when they commence the apprenticeship. We encourage suitably qualified candidates of any age to apply for this apprenticeship; however, please note that if you will not be 18 years of age when the apprenticeship commences then your application will be considered for a future intake of apprentices. 

The first phase of training is spent working towards your City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Qualifications which is a mix of theory, practical tasks in avionic and mechanical workshops and also time spent on aircraft simulated tasks. Followed by Platform Placement Training to prepare you for your vocational training.  

In your second phase of training you will be placed within the business, either working on maintaining the aircraft or in a support role.

Where you’ll work

​BAE Systems

Humberside Airport, Hangar 11

Grimsby Road

Kirmington

DN39 6YH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSE Inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

About this company

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/early-careers?_gl=1*1dac9gj*_gcl_au*MTM5MjI5 (opens in new tab)

Company 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.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BAE SYSTEMS PLC

Early Careers Recruitment Team

GART@baesystems.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285531.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 28 February

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