Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

The Airbus Engineering Degree Apprenticeship gives you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. Achieve a BEng (Hons) Aerospace 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. 

We are also believers in experiential learning too, and there are many events that take place that offer exciting opportunities to grow and develop whilst also having fun!

What you will be doing:

During years 2 & 3 your scheme will operate with 3 days a week in placements and 1.5 days 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.

Requirements: 

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

• 112 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 Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering with a minimum grade Distinction which must include a Distinction in Further Mathematics 

Or 

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

Or

• Baccalaureate IB - Minimum H5 grade in Mathematics, and a minimum H3 grade in Physics. 

Or

• T Level - Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering & Manufacturing with an additional Level 3 qualification in Mathematics

And

• Minimum Grade 4/C English Language & 5/B or above in Maths GCSE’s.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• 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.