Craft Apprenticeship - Mechanical and Electrical

Job Description:

Start date:

September 2027

Location:

Filton, Bristol Duration: 4 years and 3 months College:
Weston College

Qualification:

Engineering Technician Level 3 - Pathway
1. Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter

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!

About us:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Craft Mechanical and Electrical Apprentices to join the Filton Plant in the wing build production environment. Filton Plant is proud to be responsible for the complete wing Assembly and equipping of the A400M. To date, over 270 wings have been delivered across the world. Filton Plant also completes the Equipped Gear Beam assembly for the A350 aircraft, the critical structural interface between the wing and landing gear.

This Apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to gain qualifications with no fees, whilst acquiring new skills through vocational training, and a regular salary. On completion of our programme you will become a Skilled Mechanical and Electrical Fitter with a Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing and Aviation knowledge! This exciting programme is your first step towards becoming an Aircraft Fitter (Electrical & Mechanical).

• Year 1:
  During your first year you will spend Semester 1 (September to January) full-time studying at Weston College. In Semester 2 (February to June) you will start to spend 2 days per week onsite at Airbus Filton, with the other days at Weston college.

• Years 2 and 3:
  Time to put your learning to action! In second and third years, you will be on-site at Airbus Filton. You will rotate around a number of operational areas to develop skills and knowledge required to successfully integrate into the Plant. You will have a 1 day release with Weston College during this time.

• Year 4:
  Apprentices will be based in their place of work on a full-time basis. When working on-site you will be on a shift pattern from 06:30am to 3:45pm (may be subject to change). During this time apprentice’s work within the Operational Teams putting together the components and sub-assemblies that go into the finished A400M Wing. You will be required to work on manufacturing and engineering instructions and drawings.
  
  You will learn new skills including:

  • Drilling, reaming and countersinking;
  • Use of automated drilling equipment;
  • Fastening & sealing;
  • Sub and major assembly of aircraft components;
  • Fuel, Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Electrical installation;
  • System function testing.

Due to the nature of some of the tasks you need to be comfortable with working at height and in confined spaces when required. A colour blindness test may also be required.

• Achieve a minimum of five GCSEs which must include:
  Grade C or 4 in Maths (B or 5 preferred)
• Grade C or 4 in English plus 3 other GCSEs at grade C or 4; other qualifications that are equivalent or higher may be considered as an alternative to the additional 3 GCSEs (subject to validation)

GRADES:
Any offer will be conditional upon us receiving evidence of your required grades 24h after receiving your certificates on results day, in addition to completing all pre-employment checks and online forms.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK:
Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. For more information, please check the Government Website.

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