Summary
Join Boeing's top-rated apprenticeship program! Gain hands-on experience with iconic aircraft like the Chinook and Apache. You'll receive comprehensive training, earn Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Aircraft Maintenance, and work alongside experienced engineers. Start your journey in a dynamic environment and excel in aerospace engineering!
Wage
£15,600 a year
Salary is increased yearly, accommodation is paid for within the first 12 months of the programme.
Training course
Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Various shifts, based on a 7.5 working hour day. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
8
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Conduct routine scheduled aircraft maintenance.
* Address unscheduled defect rectification.
* Implement aircraft modifications.
* Utilise approved maintenance documentation.
* Adhere to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
* Collaborate with skilled professionals to enhance your learning experience.
* Adapt to changing demands in a dynamic work environment.
Where you’ll work
Odiham
Hook
RG29 1QT
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
APPRENTICESHIP LEARNING SOLUTIONS LTD
Your training course
Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
* Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
* Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
* Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
* Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
* Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
* Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
* Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
* Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
* Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
* Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
* Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
* Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Communicate in writing.
* Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
* Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
* Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
* Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
* Apply team working principles.
* Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
* Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
* Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
* Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
* Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
* Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
* Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
* Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
* Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
* Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
* Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
* Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
* Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
* Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
* Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Communicate in writing.
* Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
* Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
* Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
* Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
* Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
* Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
* Apply team working principles.
Your training plan
Months 1-10: Focus on Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge and complete Level 2 Foundation Competence qualification at the International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT). Accommodation provided.
Months 11-28: Transition to on-the-job training our Boeing UK site at RAF Odiham while completing your Level 3 qualifications.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade A*-C/9-4)
* Maths (grade A*-B/9-5)
* Science (grade A*-C/9-4)
* Two additional subjects (grade A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent))
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* 3 A-Levels or Level 3 Desirable (grade C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Punctual
Other requirements
Applicants must have a passion for engineering and be flexible to work at various UK Boeing sites. Please be aware that accommodation is only provided for the first year of the programme. Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date. The job involves working at height, confined spaces, manual handling and exposure to chemicals and noise hazards. Working outdoors is also expected.