Aerospace Mechanical Technical Support Apprentice; Level 3

Job Description

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Aerospace Mechanical Technical Support Apprentice (Level
3).

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi-national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA.

Our Aerospace Mechanical Technical Support apprenticeship is suited for those who are interested in the theoretical side of engineering - planning, scheduling, design, development & test elements of mechanical engineering. This scheme is predominately an office based role. Mechanical Engineering, in a helicopter context, covers areas such as airframe, propulsion, fuel, hydraulics, flying controls, rotors and transmissions. During the scheme, you will experience a number of placements across the Engineering department, with the ultimate aim of moving you into a final placement area based on business requirements and the skills displayed during the apprenticeship.

• Flexible working:
  We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Custom working:
  The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
• Network groups:
  To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
• Carers (employees caring for families or friends)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
• Training:
  Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
• Continuous Learning:
  You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
• Investors in People:
  We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Gold Award
• Employee Assistance Programme:
  Providing free and confidential mental health support
• Generous annual and flex leave in addition to bank holidays

To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit:

• Year 1:
  Full time at Yeovil College to complete a Level 2 competence qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (practical/workshop based) and start a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (knowledge/classroom based) (this qualification includes mathematics to AS/A2 level). Post-Christmas, there is a possibility of working on-site in your placement at Leonardo Helicopters for 1 or more days per week.
• Year 2:
  Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and starting the Level 3 competence (work related) qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent qualification). Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to complete the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
• Year 3 :
  Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and continuing the Level 3 competence qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent qualification). Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to start the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Aeronautical Engineering.
• Year 4:
  Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and completing the Level 3 competence qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent qualification). Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to complete the Level 4 HNC in Aeronautical Engineering.

Each Apprentice on this route will need to complete an End Point Assessment as defined in the Apprenticeship Standard, this will take place in the final months of the program. Throughout the apprenticeship apprentices may be placed in some or all of the following departmental areas:
Structural Design, Rotor Design, Transmission Design, Materials Laboratory, Structural Mechanical Test and Evaluation Electrical Design, Avionics, Power Generation Systems, Electro-magnetic Environmental Effects, Systems Engineering, Electro-magnetic Environmental Effects and Manufacturing