Register Your Interest - Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

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Register Your Interest - Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

Salary: £20,681

Hiring locations: Broughton, Flintshire

Start date: September 2025

Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this

opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

The opportunity

Embark on a journey of learning and growth with the Airbus Apprenticeship Programme. You'll benefit from a fully paid bachelors degree, and being able to put that learning into practice right away; whilst you're studying you will also be paid a salary - so you can work and gain your degree at the same time. Our degree apprenticeship programme offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, mentorship, and tailored development, propelling you towards a career in the aerospace industry. As an apprentice you'll dive into challenging projects, gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to ground-breaking solutions that impact the world of aerospace. With global networks and diverse teams, you'll collaborate with brilliant minds from around the world, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration. Join us to turn your passion for aerospace into a reality.

About the apprenticeship programme

You can find out more about apprenticeships with Airbus on our website – www.airbus.com/en/careers/apprentices-and-pupils/apprenticeship-in-united-kingdom 

About the role

Our Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprentices get the unique opportunity to work across a wide variety of teams within Airbus, giving you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. During the exciting scheme, you will get the opportunity to work with many different IT applications. You will follow industry leading project management methodologies to deliver successful business-critical projects, whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so. 

The apprenticeship give you the unique opportunity to work in a wide variety of disciplines including: 

• Cyber Security 
• IT Service Delivery Management 
• Data Analytics 
• Operational Technology 
• Software Development
• Information Management 

Over the 3 years, alongside your workplace commitments, you will achieve a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science. The completion of this degree will be intertwined with your work based experiences, part of which will directly contribute to your degree. 

You will be studying via our partner Bangor University and local colleges and your industry based work takes place at our world leading aircraft manufacturer site in Broughton (near Chester), North Wales. 

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of on the job training at Airbus, and university based learning on day release over the duration of the 3 year programme. You will learn key skills in Applied Data Science and have the opportunity to apply real world analytical practices, which will contribute directly to your degree whilst adding value to our business. 

Key activities of the industry based work of this apprenticeship may include: 

• Participating in product development projects including the analysis, design, test and integration of IT Products 
• Completing, and in some cases leading, Data Analytics projects to improve our manufacturing performance to get meaningful value from the data 
• Research, evaluation and development of new digital tools to improve IT product development efficiency
• Bespoke software development and customization to meet evolving business needs 
• Project management, involving gathering requirements, creating technical specifications and architecture documents, creating and maintaining documentation and managing a project timeline 
• During this time, you will also get to work with various teams in our engineering, design, quality, operations support, cyber security, IT solutions and helpdesk teams and our supply chain and logistics departments, whilst also having the opportunity to pick placements outside of your area of study, including HR, facilities management, recruitment, finance and much more.

Key benefits

35 hours per week // Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

Minimum entry requirements/qualifications

In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship you must have a minimum of 96 UCAS points and the following:

GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths

AND

3 A-Levels as grade C or above, with at least one in Maths, Sciences and IT

Or 

BTEC L3 National or Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Diplomas in Maths, Science or an IT subject, at minimum MMM grade, 

Or

Access to HE Diploma Merit Level in either Maths, Science or an IT subject, 

Or

Welsh Baccalaureate with either a Maths, Science or an IT subject at H grades, 

Or

Equivalent subject to validation.

What the users will need to apply

To be a successful candidate you need to submit your CV stating your predicted and/or achieved grades and submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations.

About Airbus

Airbus is a global leader in aerospace, renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. With a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Airbus consistently shapes the industry through cutting-edge aircraft, defence systems, and space exploration solutions. Our diverse workforce collaborates across borders, driving advancements that redefine air travel and beyond. As a pioneer in sustainable aviation, Airbus envisions a future where efficiency and environmental responsibility intertwine. From commercial jets to space technologies, Airbus continues to revolutionize the way we explore and connect the world, showcasing excellence in engineering, design, and forward-thinking solutions.