Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice (Wattisham)

Summary

Join Boeing's top-rated apprenticeship program! Gain hands-on experience with iconic aircraft like the Chinook and Apache. You'll receive comprehensive training, earn Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Aircraft Maintenance, and work alongside experienced engineers. Start your journey in a dynamic environment and excel in aerospace engineering!

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Salary is increased yearly, accommodation is paid for within the first 12 months of the programme.

Training course

Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Various shifts, based on a 7.5 working hour day Shifts TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

8

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

Conduct routine scheduled aircraft maintenance
Address unscheduled defect rectification
Implement aircraft modifications
Utilise approved maintenance documentation
Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures
Collaborate with skilled professionals to enhance your learning experience
Adapt to changing demands in a dynamic work environment

Where you’ll work

RAF Wattisham

Valley Road

Wattisham

IP7 7RE

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

APPRENTICESHIP LEARNING SOLUTIONS LTD

Your training course

Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing.
Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
Apply team working principles.
Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing.
Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

Months 1-10: Focus on Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge and complete Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification at the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT)
Accommodation provided
Months 11-28: Transition to on-the-job training our Boeing UK site at Wattisham Flying Station while completing your Level 3 qualifications

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A*-B/9-5)
Science (grade A*-C/9-4)
Two additional subjects (grade A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent))

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

3 A-Levels or Level 3 Desirable (grade C or 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Punctual

Other requirements

Applicants must have a passion for engineering and be flexible to work at various UK Boeing sites. Please be aware that accommodation is only provided for the first year of the programme. Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date. The job involves working at height, confined spaces, manual handling and exposure to chemicals and noise hazards. Working outdoors is also expected.

About this company

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Major UK programmes such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A and Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,400 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.

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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

Apprentices have a progression pathway to become supervisors approx 2 years after completion of apprenticeship
Boeing currently offer the Learning Together Programme which offers employees funding for degree programmes

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