Virgin Atlantic - Apprentice - AI Engineer 2025

Support the development and deployment of machine learning models using Python and Databricks Conduct data preparation and exploratory analysis to understand structures, trends, and anomalies Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to select appropriate modelling techniques Communicate technical insights through visualisations and business storytelling Apply best practices for responsible and ethical AI, including fairness and transparency Contribute to model explainability through tools such as SHAP and feature importance plots Engage with Databricks and supporting cloud platforms like Azure and adopt MLOps practices for scalable AI workflows Explore automation using Microsoft Copilot and OpenAI tooling Apply learnings from the Level 6 apprenticeship directly to project work at Virgin Atlantic

Training:
The course runs for 24 months at our Crawley, West Sussex, VHQ After that, it’ll be time to put all your training into practice. The sky really is the limit

Training Outcome:

You’ll complete the programme with more than just a sense of achievement. By the end of the 24 months, you’ll have built real-world experience applying AI and machine learning to solve business challenges, developed technical fluency in tools like Databricks and Azure, and earned a Level 6 AI Engineer qualification from Cambridge Spark.

In return for your hard work, we’ll support you every step of the way—so you can gain the skills, confidence, and connections you need to launch a meaningful career in data, analytics, or AI at Virgin Atlantic and beyond. 

Employer Description:
Virgin Atlantic took off in 1984 when Richard Branson set out to shake up the aviation industry—and we’ve been doing things differently ever since. What began with a single 747, one route, and a small but mighty team has grown into an international airline with a global network and thousands of passionate people behind it. But our story has never just been about planes—it’s about people. From the very beginning, we’ve believed that travel should feel exciting, personal, and filled with possibility. That belief still drives us today as we work towards our mission: to become the most loved travel company. Whether we’re designing innovative customer experiences, pushing boundaries in sustainability, or building inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, we’re united by a shared spirit of adventure, heart, and humanity. Because at Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just fly people from A to B—we help them take off in every sense. We’re not just your average airline. When it comes to our people, they’re a passionate lot, united in creating something different. It’s always been like this. It’s in our DNA, and it was ignited within us from the moment we started flying.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, but a degree of flexibility will be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience