Register Your Interest: Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Details

Register Your Interest: Engineering 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

The Airbus Engineering Degree Apprenticeship gives you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. Achieve a BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering from Swansea University whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.

This unique 40 month programme not only offers you a degree from one of the most highly-recognised engineering institutes in the country, but together with vocational training and placements in design, manufacturing and quality engineering, you will develop excellent engineering skills recognised across the globe.

You will be studying towards your degree at Coleg Cambria, which is accredited by our university partner Swansea University, and will have a unique opportunity to couple this learning with practical, industry-based work that will take place at our world leading aircraft manufacturing site in Broughton, (near Chester) North Wales.

You will also have the opportunity to work towards your professional accreditation with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status which will set you up for a fantastic engineering career. 

During years 2 & 3 your scheme will operate with 4 days a week in placements and 1 day a week on academic leave for your degree. On your placement days you will be working on-site at our Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence where you’ll work within a range of different teams. The engineering disciplines you will cover include:

• Design Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering

Additionally, you will gain vital experience working with other support functions such as finance, supply-chain, procurement, logistics and enablement. You will rotate throughout these 3 disciplines approximately every 12 weeks.

Some of the work you could be doing includes:

Design Engineering

• Working as a “Build Support” engineer to tackle issues daily on the production line as well as developing projects/designs that will reduce issues and improve the product. 
• Working in long-term projects such as “Continuous Product Development” to develop designs that will benefit the aircraft of the future
• Developing digital solutions (e.g. 3D scanning and modeling) for aircraft design using new technology

Manufacturing Engineering

• Work as a lineside engineer to support build issues with the assembly process, tooling and other industrial aspects
• Work on future architecture and industrial development projects to improve the way we manufacture the wings of today and tomorrow.
• Develop new tooling and technologies (e.g. robotics, automation and 3D printing) to improve wing-build by reducing cost, reducing time, and improving efficiency.

Quality Engineering

• Work lineside to ensure the quality of the product during build. Raise issues and manage multi-functional teams to resolve problems and improve the product quality.
• Work on aircraft modifications and future projects to develop quality control.
• Work within the testing and laboratory facilities to develop materials and processes of the future.

Key benefits

• 35 hours per week // Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
• Minimum entry requirements/qualifications
• 112 Combined UCAS points, made up of A-Level Grade B minimum in Maths, and Grade C minimum in Physics or Chemistry, with a further A-Level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma. 

Or

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in an Engineering Subject at minimum grade D*D*D* including Further Maths subject. 

Or 

Access to HE - Minimum 30 Level 3 credits, with 15 in Maths and 15 in a Science or Technology subject.

Or

 T Levels – Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering and Manufacturing, additional qualification in Maths at Level 3.

Or

Baccalaureate IB - Minimum H5 grade in Mathematics, and a minimum H3 grade in either Chemistry, Comp Science, Physics. 

AND

Minimum Grade 4/C English Language & Maths GCSE’s.

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.