Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Apprentices will receive training from industry professionals in one of Curtiss Wright’s key segments. Industrial, Defence or Sensors and Controls. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within the organisation, allowing valuable hands on experience with the design and manufacture processes.

Wage

£16,205 a year

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progression through the salary scales.

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, with 1 day release for college. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

At Curtiss-Wright, you have the opportunity to transform the way our customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry.

An apprentice will support different departments and work in a supervised environment for the majority of their training period. Successful candidates will rotate through various departments including Production and Engineering. They will start in September 2025 and progress through the salary scales which is linked to successful achievements of each year of their College course.

Provides support to various departments / department leads during their training period
Learn about products, processes, machinery, systems, culture and people through completion of the Apprenticeship scheme.
Provides reports, analysis and statistical data as required by local management.
May provide support and guidance to other Apprentices and to the HR Manager in delivering induction / hiring activities, presentations etc.

Where you’ll work

15 Enterprise Way
Aviation Park
Bournemouth International Airport
Hurn
BH23 6HH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

Apprentice attends Day Release at Bournemouth and Poole College/Bournemouth University to complete their Apprenticeship qualifications; they will start this from HNC through to degree level, depending on the qualifications on joining. The Apprenticeship training course is a total of 5 years, however, this may vary between regions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

4 GCSEs Including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

A Level in:

3 A levels one of which being Maths or Physics (grade minimum 3 Cs)

Desirable qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

mechanical or electronics (grade )

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

Analytical skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Logical
Number skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

You will also be required to apply to Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.

About this company

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has the most renowned legacy in the aerospace industry. In 1929, Curtiss-Wright was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history’s first flight. These technological pioneers ushered in the era of aviation and their trailblazing spirit made history. Curtiss-Wright has changed dramatically over the past eight decades and continues to transform itself to be at the forefront of the markets that we serve.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Full Time employment. Progression to a higher level apprenticeship/further training.

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