Quality Engineering Technical Apprenticeship

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: £23,064
• 35 hours per week
• Half day Fridays
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Success share
• Plus many more flexible benefits

Being an engineering quality apprentice at Airbus means being part of a vibrant, supportive community. You will join an extensive apprentice network where you can share experiences and build lifelong professional connections. Beyond technical training, we provide dedicated support to guide your personal and professional growth, fostering a strong sense of belonging within our transnational team.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in our quality assurance mission, gaining the hands‑on experience needed to launch your career in aerospace.

• Right from the start of your apprenticeship, you'll gain hands‑on experience by spending two days a week with our quality engineering teams at the Airbus facility in Filton (Bristol).
• For the remainder of the week, you'll attend Weston College (based at our site in Filton) to pursue an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 qualification.
• From your second year onwards, your time at college will progressively decrease, allowing you to immerse yourself more fully in impactful projects and activities within the business.
• Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll complete a variety of placements within quality engineering and related functions.
• Root Cause Analysis:
  Investigating the underlying reasons for problems to ensure they are solved permanently, rather than just addressing the symptoms.
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA):
  Predicting potential risks or failures in designs or manufacturing processes to prevent them before they occur.
• Big Data Analysis:
  Interpreting large sets of information to spot trends, improve performance, and make data-driven decisions.
• Design Assurance:
  Validating that designs are developed correctly from the start to meet rigorous safety and regulatory standards.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): A structured framework used to ensure quality is built into the product development process from concept to delivery.
• You will develop an excellent understanding of how quality engineering contributes to the successful design and delivery of modern commercial airliners.
• You will gain experience of working as part of a large multi-disciplinary transnational team engaged in the forefront of aerospace engineering.
• You will learn how to put into practice the latest quality methods and make use of the most modern digitalisation tools.

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• A level in Maths and Physics at C or above OR Level 3 engineering qualification (BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma or T level) at Merit or above
• Five GCSEs at 4/C and above including Mathematics, English Language and Science

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A passion for working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems
• A commitment to acting with integrity
• Persistence and resilience in the face of challenges
• An inquisitive mind with a strong desire to learn and grow
• High attention to detail
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