Craft Apprenticeship - Structures Test
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
Start date:
September 2027
Location:
Filton, Bristol
Duration: 4 years and 3 months
College:
Weston College
Qualification:
Aerospace Engineering Technician Level 3, Aerospace Manufacturing
Application:
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.
Closing date for applications: 15th November 2026.
Salary: A competitive starting salary of £19,185
35 hours per week
- Half day Fridays!
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Success share
- Plus many more flexible benefits!
Are you looking for the ideal start to your engineering career with a world-leading aerospace company? Are you passionate about how things work and enjoy hands‑on, high‑precision tasks? Would you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings a new challenge? If so, this could be the opportunity for you! This is an exciting opportunity to join Airbus as an apprentice in the Structures Test Team at the Aerospace Integrated Research and Test Centre (AIRTeC) in Filton, Bristol.
AIRTeC is a £100million, state‑of‑the‑art research and testing facility that supports Airbus’s advanced aircraft wing design and development. The Structures Test Team is one of three key testing centres within Airbus, responsible for validating the strength and durability of cutting‑edge materials and structural components used across all Airbus aircraft programmes, including next‑generation, sustainable technologies like hydrogen propulsion, ultra‑flexible wings, and blended wing body aircraft.
will you be doing
- Year1:
During your first year you will spend Semester1 (September to January) full‑time studying at Weston College. In Semester2 (February to June) you will start to spend 2 days per week onsite at Airbus Filton, with the other days at Weston college. - Years2 and3:
Time to put your learning to action! In second and third years, you will be on‑site at Airbus Filton. As a Structures Test Apprentice, you will support the delivery of critical test campaigns by working on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation tasks. You will learn practical skills and technical knowledge across two key areas. - Year4:
Apprentices will be based in their place of work on a full‑time basis.
- Machining tasks using lathes, mills, and surface grinders to modify or create simple components.
- Mechanical assembly of test specimens, rigs, and hydraulic systems – from small component tests to full aircraft wing evaluations.
- Installation of test instrumentation including sensors, inclinometers, string potentiometers, and high‑speed cameras.
- Use of metrology techniques to perform precise physical measurements.
- Cable manufacture and creation of bespoke connectors.
- Installing and commissioning control and data acquisition systems.
- Participating in laboratory‑based activities and supporting the test lifecycle from preparation to execution.
This position will provide broader exposure across all structural testing activities. You’ll rotate through various disciplines and support the full test process—from component manufacturing to test execution and data acquisition—gaining a comprehensive understanding of how large aerospace structures are evaluated.
This position has a strong focus on metrology and calibration activities. You will work closely with our calibration engineers to ensure all measurement and test equipment is functioning accurately and…
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