Electromechanical Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Electromechanical Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Airbus is Europe’s number one Defence and Space enterprise, so what better way to start your Technical/Craft Apprenticeship than with an industry leader.

Being a Technical Apprentice at Airbus means you will get to develop both mechanical and electrical skills within our programme. You will be immersed in a stimulating design and manufacturing environment. Over the course of 3-4 years, you will study towards a Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering Technician Diploma in both Mechanical/Electrical disciplines gaining both academic knowledge and practical experience on this apprenticeship.

What you will be doing:

During your apprenticeship you will have a unique chance to experience different areas of our space craft business which provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how Airbus Defence & Space works. 

This includes the following:

• Working in small teams or on a one-to-one basis to develop, use and maintain advanced production techniques for Spacecraft Electronics.
• Engineer or manufacture Spacecraft structures, propulsion systems and Mechanisms using the latest space approved processes.
• Perform and monitor simulations of the launch environment and space environmental conditions to test flight assemblies or component parts.
• Work on cutting edge technologies like growing the world’s purest crystals for use in zero gravity conditions.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• At least five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above which must include Maths, English Language and Science 

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Passion for engineering, which you will be able to demonstrate through your educational choices or hobbies. For example, you may have been part of an engineering club at school or perhaps you enjoy fixing mechanical and electrical things in your spare time.
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved; 
• Submit a Cover Letter stating your motivations

About Airbus

Apprenticeships with Airbus“It’s an amazing career start - you’re getting hands-on experience and all course fees paid, whilst you earn a salary!”

Achieve extraordinary things!

At the forefront of innovation and a proven leader in global aerospace, Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers cutting-edge commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, urban mobility and other solutions for customers on a global scale. At Airbus, we draw on each other’s expertise and experience and put our passion and determination into exploring sustainable aerospace developments. We connect to the best minds. We make bold decisions. We find smart solutions. We get the world’s most advanced technologies off the ground.

Earn while you learn, no course fees!

As an apprentice at Airbus, you’ll be taking your first steps towards building your career. We’ve carefully designed our apprenticeship programmes to give you valuable practical training while you complete your college or university studies.

Your studies will be paid for and you’ll earn while you learn, so you’ll be off to a racing start at the end of your apprenticeship. At the same time, every day at Airbus brings something new and exciting to do. What you do will make a real difference – on the ground, in the sky and in space.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.