Register Your Interest: Mechatronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Details

Register Your Interest: Mechatronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Salary: £20,681

Hiring locations: Filton, Bristol

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

Are you looking for the ideal start to your career with an exciting, global company? Are you passionate about engineering and interested in developing solutions for the future environmentally sustainable aircraft?  

If so, the Airbus Apprenticeship Scheme is an exciting opportunity for you to start your career at a leading engineering company in the aerospace sector. You will receive second to none training, obtain a BEng (Hons) degree and experience working in a broad variety of placements, where you’ll be mentored and supported by our experienced team.  

As an Engineering Degree Apprentice, after around 9 months completing your vocational foundation diploma, you will join one of the engineering teams at our site in Filton. You will work alongside our world class engineers and experts to gain a broad exposure to the engineering elements of our Commercial Aircraft Programmes. 

We’re looking for Apprentices interested in studying a degree in Mechatronics to be able to specialise in the integration of mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering systems, to pioneer the future of aircraft systems. There are career opportunities in the following departments (selection process after the vocational foundation diploma):

• Windtunnel
• Landing Gear Systems
• Fuel & Inerting Systems

You are given real freedom in your placements. Often apprentices do placements with different teams in their target department but also in a variety of other engineering departments, allowing you to develop your technical knowledge and soft skills so that you have a broad basis for your future career. 

During these placements, you will continue to develop your skills and technical knowledge through a combination of academic study, on the job experience and training. 

Our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers a full degree with no fees, plus vocational training with a regular salary. Airbus is leading the way with this unique 4-year programme through which you will achieve a BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics Engineering, Level 2 Diploma in Engineering and Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and work towards a professional IEng level award.

As an Apprentice Engineer the type of placements you will undertake may include:

• Aircraft Architecture and Integration
• Design
• Simulation
• Stress and Fatigue
• Systems Installation Safety Analysis
• Research and Technology
• Certification
• Ground and Flight Test
• In Service Support
• Digital (e.g. coding, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics)

You will also develop the following:

• Project Management through placements in Chief Engineers or other departments
• Business and Financial knowledge
• Leadership Skills through working on projects with a broad range of people

Key benefits

• 35 hours per week // Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
• Minimum entry requirements/qualifications
• 104 combined UCAS points, made up of A level Grade B in Mathematics, plus a minimum of C in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics or Statistics, plus a further A level,

Or 

(BTEC) Diploma: You must be studying one of the following: 

Aeronautical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing in Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering - minimum grade DMM or D (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering), 

Or

T Levels – Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering and Manufacturing, additional qualification in Maths at Level 3 preferable but not essential.

And

GCSE Maths and English – Minimum of Grade 5/B.

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.