Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE, LTD

Farnborough, GU14 6GU

Closes on Tuesday 1 April 2025

Posted on 4 February 2025


Summary

Why not start your career at the top? Join Gulfstream, one of the most distinguished names in aerospace. As an apprentice, you could find yourself assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft within the setting of a world-class organisation.

Wage
£15,115.10 to £24,444.42 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

As per Minimum Wage, dependent on age

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday On site at Gulfstream first year - 1 day per week, 08:00 – 16:15

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

5

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 Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice position is an entry level position reporting to the Ops Manager and under direct supervision of the Mechanical Team Lead, Lead Inspector or assigned mentor.

During the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will:

  • Assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of customer aircraft.
  • Gain knowledge of and familiarity with Gulfstream aircraft.
  • Learn internal procedures for work completion and quality control.
  • Become familiar with the ways in which multiple shops must work together to meet production goals.
  • Ensure that work accomplished meets regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream's standard of quality.

Where you’ll work

East Gate Trenchard Way

Farnborough Airport

Farnborough

GU14 6GU

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

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

During your apprenticeship, you will attend College as per the apprentice syllabus where you will.

More training information

  • Achieve an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship including;
    • Level 2 Diploma Aerospace and Aviation Engineering.
    • Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence).
    • Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Civil Aircraft Mechanical) approved by the CAA.
  • Achieve Functional Skills (if required).
  • Gain the knowledge to develop you to become a licensed Engineer.
  • Gain professional recognition in the industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English & Maths (grade C / 4 and above)

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
  • Team working
  • Computer skills
  • Development-focused
  • Eager to learn
  • Strong work ethic

Other requirements

Passion for aerospace, mechanical aptitude, and knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials are desirable but not essential.

About this company

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G400TM, the Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the Gulfstream G650TM, the Gulfstream G650ERTM , Gulfstream G700TM and the Gulfstream G800TM. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft SalesTM.

http://www.gulfstream.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, candidates will have an opportunity to apply for roles at Gulfstream Aerospace.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Business Services

Business@farn-ct.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298000.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 1 April 2025

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