Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing) Degree Apprenticeship

Start date:

September 2027
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Location:

Filton, Bristol
• Duration: 4 years and 3 months
• University:
Weston College and University of the West of England
• Degree: BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing Level 6
• Standard: ST0025 Manufacturing Engineer Level 6
• Final date to receive applications:
Applications will be open until 26 October 2026. After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended. We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time.

We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

• Salary: £23,245 35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

Are you ready to innovate and connect? If you're passionate about developing environmentally sustainable aircraft and thrive on collaboration, our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is for you. We’re looking for Apprentices interested in studying a degree in Mechanical Engineering to be able to specialise in the design and integration of mechanical equipment and systems, to pioneer the future of aircraft systems. Your journey begins with a nine-month vocational foundation diploma.

Afterward, you'll join our experts at Filton, diving into real engineering work on our Commercial Aircraft Programmes. You'll be assigned to the Landing Gear Design Office or Test department, where you will be exposed to the complex design of the landing gear to ensure fleet safety and developments for next generation aircraft. We empower our apprentices with significant placement flexibility.

You'll not only gain deep technical expertise within your core area but also develop a diverse skill set through rotations in various engineering departments. This unique blend of academic study, on-the-job experience, and training ensures you're well-equipped for a successful and impactful career.

Our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers a full degree with no fees, plus vocational training with a regular salary. Airbus is leading the way with this unique 4 year programme through which you will achieve a BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing, EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence), EAL Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence), and work towards a professional IEng level award.

• Aircraft Architecture and Integration
• Design
• Simulation
• Stress and Fatigue
• Systems Installation Safety Analysis
• Research and Technology
• Certification
• Ground and Flight Test
• In Service Support
• Digital (e.g. coding, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics)

• Project Management through placements in Chief Engineers or other departments
• Business and Financial knowledge
• Leadership Skills through working on projects with a broad range of people

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of: 112 UCAS points or above: 3 A Levels BBC or above which must include Maths at B or above AND Physics or Chemistry at C or above, with a further A-level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma; OR BTEC Extended Diploma:
Aeronautical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing in Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering - minimum…