Dowty Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice, intake

You will work within multiple engineering disciplines for the design and manufacture of aircraft propellers. Participants will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aerospace Engineering from UWE, University of the West of England. Whilst you work in collaboration with team members, we will develop and support you from day one.

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!

Dowty Propellers, part of GE Aerospace Systems based in Gloucestershire, is a leading supplier of advanced technology, composite-bladed propeller systems for a wide range of regional turboprop and military transport aircraft. As a world-leading manufacturer of integrated propeller systems, Dowty Propellers provides solutions for the propulsion systems of today and tomorrow. Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland, Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.

Our products are used in applications that range from regional airliners and marine hovercraft. Operated by a highly skilled workforce, Dowty Propellers' 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.

Typically, a four-year programme, the Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is an alternative to full-time University, allowing you to study for an Aerospace Engineering Degree part time at the University of The West of England (Bristol) while gaining industrial experience working directly at Dowty Propellers on a variety of aviation projects.

The BEng Hons degree structured programme aimed at gaining a variety of competencies required for a successful career in engineering. Supplemented by a variety of other development opportunities within the broader GE family, we believe this programme provides an excellent gateway into the wider world of advanced aerospace engineering.

This is a broad-based programme offering a wide range of activities to build well rounded engineers with well-developed interpersonal and team-working skills. Delivered onsite at UWE 2 to 3 days per week and once per week in years 2-4, the programme consists of:

• Enrolment in the BEng Hons Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of The West of England (Bristol)
• A series of work placements within our engineering teams to gain skills and experience working on front line projects. These typically cover mechanical design, composites design, mechanical analysis, stress analysis, aero-acoustics, controls, electronics and systems engineering and manufacturing engineering
• Support from technical and pastoral mentors from both Dowty and the university
• Numerous opportunities to participate in enrichment activities, local school's engagement, the GE apprentice network and various external events such as the Cheltenham Science Festival, Imagineering, Go4
  
  SET, Girls
  
  GetSET and the K'Nex Challenge

Please ensure you have achieved or are predicted these grades or above as these are the minimum requirements to join this apprenticeship. Failure to meet these grades could mean you are not…