Aircraft Engineering Apprentice

What to Expect

As an engineering apprentice, you will be exposed to a range of knowledge, skills, and behaviours to meet the Engineering Technician Standard. Not only will this demonstrate competency in the role, but it will complement wider business strategy and enable you to support your long‑term career development.

You will work alongside highly skilled engineers and mechanics, receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training, and be supported by a mentor throughout the programme.

You will return to Bombardier to complete Year 2 and Year 3 as an aircraft fitter, where you will continue studying your Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Diploma and study for your UK CAA A‑License modules.

You will be expected to demonstrate the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance, repairs and modifications to a variety of Bombardier Business Jet aircraft safely, on time and within budget.

• Work within our teams on scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing
• Rotate with unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components
• Conduct repairs to airframe structures
• Perform all levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors
• Conduct other related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery

• 5 GCSEs predicted or confirmed at Grade 5 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science at Grade 5 or above
• Not previously completed the same or similar Level 2 or 3 qualifications or apprenticeship
• Meet the funding criteria related to right to work and residency eligibility