Electromechanical Engineering; Manufacturing) Degree Apprenticeship

Start date:

September 2027

Location:

Filton, Bristol

Duration: 4 years and 3 months

University:
Weston College and the University of the West of England

Degree: BEng (Hons) Electromechanical Engineering

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.

• 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 Electromechanical Engineering to be able to specialise in the integration of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering 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 a department with incredible career potential, including:
Flight Physics incl Wind tunnel;
Landing Gear Systems;
Fuel & Inerting Systems . 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) in Electromechanical Engineering, 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.

As an Apprentice Engineer the type of placements you will undertake may include:

• 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)

You will also develop the following:

• 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

• 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 grade DMM or D (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering); OR T Levels – Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering and Manufacturing, additional qualification in Maths at Level 3 preferable but not essential; AND GCSE Maths and English (Language and Literature) – Minimum of Grade 5/B.
• Natural curiosity and excitement to explore and to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to manage problems and communicate effectively to resolve them in a fast…