V03209 - Degree Apprentice Aerospace Engineering – Find an apprenticeship

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

Aerospace engineer (level 6)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years 2 months

Positions available

38

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 Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Scheme (EDAS) in Aerospace, is a five year scheme. The EDAS Aerospace Degree Apprenticeship covers a wide range of engineering branches required to design, develop, build and maintain modern advanced aircraft.

An EDAS Aerospace apprentice develops the digital and practical skills need to complete 6 on the job placements spanning a wide cross-section of engineering branches over the first 3 years, coupled with other key development activities. During this time, you will gather evidence towards a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.

In years 4 and 5, you will start to specialise in a specific engineering discipline e.g. Aerodynamics, Systems Engineering, Support Engineering from a number of Air Engineering programmes such as Typhoon, US Programmes, Tempest, Hawk.

You will also be studying towards a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering Degree on a part time basis studying modules that will enhance and expand on your knowledge whilst you undertake real engineering tasks within the Air business.

Where you’ll work

BAE Systems

Academy for Skills and Knowledge

Enterprise Zone

Blackburn

BB2 7FT

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

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Aerospace engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Communicate with stakeholders: verbal and written.
Write reports: data, technical information, drawings, outcomes and recommendations
Present information. For example, presenting project progress and key performance information (KPI's) such as cost, quality, time, risk and opportunities. Presenting technical results or trade studies into design reviews.
Use information technology: digital tools for presentation of data, digital communication and collaboration packages.
Use information technology: digital tools for engineering activities, configuration management, research and analysis. For example, exploiting data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Use problem solving tools and techniques, for example: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
Use continuous improvement methodologies. For example, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
Produce and review design solutions, drawings, sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world systems and products using, for example Computer Aided Modelling (CAM), Finite Element Modelling (FEM), Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
Assess different designs to identify solutions for a given aerospace engineering application and environment.
Produce systems solutions considering integrated structural engineering designs.
Develop and execute test plans to support aerospace product validation and approval.
Design functional aerospace systems and assemblies from component level. For example, designing elements of a landing gear to produce a complete landing system.
Apply project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, risk, cost and budget control, time management and resource management.
Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, environmental protection, sustainability, aerospace certification requirements and data protection.
Plan and manage own time.
Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others.
Communicate with stakeholders: verbal and written.
Write reports: data, technical information, drawings, outcomes and recommendations
Present information. For example, presenting project progress and key performance information (KPI's) such as cost, quality, time, risk and opportunities. Presenting technical results or trade studies into design reviews.
Use information technology: digital tools for presentation of data, digital communication and collaboration packages.
Use information technology: digital tools for engineering activities, configuration management, research and analysis. For example, exploiting data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Use problem solving tools and techniques, for example: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
Use continuous improvement methodologies. For example, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
Produce and review design solutions, drawings, sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world systems and products using, for example Computer Aided Modelling (CAM), Finite Element Modelling (FEM), Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
Assess different designs to identify solutions for a given aerospace engineering application and environment.
Produce systems solutions considering integrated structural engineering designs.
Develop and execute test plans to support aerospace product validation and approval.
Design functional aerospace systems and assemblies from component level. For example, designing elements of a landing gear to produce a complete landing system.
Apply project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, risk, cost and budget control, time management and resource management.
Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, environmental protection, sustainability, aerospace certification requirements and data protection.
Plan and manage own time.
Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others.

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 GCSEs inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent))
STEM based subjects (grade 96 UCAS Tariff Points C+)

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.

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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

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 VAC1000285598.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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