Dowty- Calibration Apprenticeship, intake

Job Description Summary As a Calibration Apprentice, you will work within the Facilities Department, responsible for all site services across the Dowty Facilities. Calibration is the discipline that keeps every measurement — pressure, temperature, torque, dimension — accurate and traceable, giving us confidence that our instruments and controls are telling the truth. In an aerospace environment, that accuracy isn't optional: it's what stands between a component and catastrophic failure, so precision here has a direct line to flight safety.

The team's focus is 24/7 support of the facility, production areas, and production operations staff, ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) across our people and products. The Department delivers effective planned calibration across all facilities and production equipment — from hands‑on instrument and control systems to complex test rigs — performed both in‑house and alongside external partners. As part of a small team operating in a fast‑paced, highly regulated aerospace environment, you'll develop real technical expertise early, and you'll need to be self‑motivated with the confidence to work autonomously.

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

This opportunity is offered at Dowty, a GE Aerospace business based in Brockworth site. Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, is based in Gloucestershire. It is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled, composite propeller systems for a wide range of civil and military applications, including commercial airliners and military air lifters to multi‑role seaplanes and marine hovercraft. Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De‑Haviland Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.

Operated by a highly skilled workforce, Dowty’s in‑house production expertise for composite blades includes application of resin transfer moulding processes, which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades’ fibre outer layers.

The primary purpose of the role is to undertake an apprenticeship 4yr program to achieve Calibration Technician status s program will include attending college and participating in mandatory training courses to develop the technical and practical skills required for the role. Apprentices will gain hands‑on experience in maintaining and improving advanced aerospace manufacturing equipment and systems. You will also complete online training as you progress through the apprenticeship.

You will be supported by your line manager, plus placement managers, mentors, and the wider apprentice network, to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your course and getting the most out of your apprenticeship.

Embark on an exciting 4-year journey to kickstart your engineering career, with an additional 6 months dedicated to completing your End Point Assessment (EPA). This program will include attending Gloucestershire Engineering Training College to participating in mandatory training courses to develop the technical and practical skills required for the role. Apprentices will gain hands‑on experience in maintaining and improving advanced aerospace manufacturing equipment and systems.

In addition, online…