Year 1:
You will undertake your training at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge at Samlesbury
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
Years 2 to 4:
Most placements will be office-based, using computer-based tools with interaction with our customers, suppliers and aircraft
You will continue with academic studies, including an HNC in aeronautical Engineering (1 day a week at college)
You will complete six placements within the Air business
You will gain experience in engineering areas, including design, systems, in-service support, flight test, mission systems and integration
You will gain experience in the aircraft lifecycle
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.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business, there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
You will have a mixture of both classroom and on-the-job training in the workplace. Your first year will be spent at CECAMM, the Isle of Wight College's Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine where you will undertake a Level 2 NVQ in Engineering and the first year of your Level 3 BTEC in Engineering. Your second year will be completed as day release in Year two. Years two to four will be spent on the shopfloor rotating around different departments and contracts.You will also undertake a Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering in Years two and three.Training:
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
Level 3 BTEC in Engineering
Level 3 Diploma in Aerospace Manufacturing
A nationally recognised Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician Apprenticeship certificate
Training Outcome:Once qualified, our Advanced Operations (Craft) Apprentices are then likely to move into the following career discipline:
Aircraft Fitter - Skilled aircraft fitters play a key role in putting together essential components and sub-assemblies that then go onto the aircraft at our customers’ final assembly lines. Aircraft Fitters work to engineering instructions and drawings and will use a range of skills including:
Drilling, reaming and countersinking
Installing a range of different fasteners
Applying sealants
Functional testing of mechanical systems
Employer Description:Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.
Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
