Summary
The Air sector is a world leader in the aerospace industry with expertise that can be traced back to the very earliest days of aviation. We design and build advanced training and combat aircraft; develop and work with the latest in cutting-edge technology; and provide support and maintenance for our customers across the world.
Annual wage
Competitive
We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
5
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
Year 1:
* You will undertake your training at the Aircraft Maintenance Academy in Humberside.
* You will complete your Level 2 apprenticeship standard.
* You will be trained in both practical and theory-based engineering.
* You will learn the basics to give you a grounding for completing your placements in engineering.
* One day a week at college.
Years 2, 3 and 4:
* Most placements will be office/home based using computer based tools with interaction with our customers, suppliers and aircraft.
* You will continue with academic studies and learning, this includes completing a HNC in aeronautical engineering which will require 1 day a week at college.
* You will complete six placements across various programmes within the Air business.
* The six placements will give you the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of engineering areas including design, systems, in-service support, flight test, mission systems and integration.
* You will gain experience on all stages of an aircraft lifecycle, giving you a well-rounded skill set and knowledge base.
* In the final 6 months you’ll complete an End Point Assessment, where you’ll create a portfolio of tasks that you’ve completed in your role and present them to an assessor to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you’ve developed throughout the scheme.
Where you’ll work
BAE Systems
Brough
East Yorkshire
HU15 1EQ
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
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs inc Maths, English & Science or Technical (grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working