Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 2027 - Broughton
Airbus · North West · CH4 0BZ
About the role
🚀 Airbus Engineering Degree Apprenticeship: Build Your Future! 🚀
Dreaming of a career in aerospace? Want hands-on experience at a world-leading aircraft manufacturer while earning your degree? This is your chance! Join us at Airbus for an incredible 40-month journey where you'll gain a BEng (Hons) in Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering from Swansea University, all while earning a full-time salary with ZERO tuition fees! 💸
What You'll Be Doing:
This isn't your average apprenticeship. You'll dive straight into the action at our Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence. Get ready for rotations every 12 weeks across three key engineering disciplines:
- Design Engineering: Imagine tweaking designs to make manufacturing a breeze, analysing wing structures, and crafting solutions for current and future projects. 💡
- Manufacturing Engineering: Become a lineside hero, tackling assembly challenges, developing future production strategies, and experimenting with cutting-edge tech like robotics and 3D printing. 🤖
- Quality Engineering: Ensure our aircraft are top-notch! You'll monitor quality during build, collaborate with teams to solve problems, and even work on future aircraft modifications and testing. ✅
For years 2 & 3, your week will be a dynamic mix of 4 days on placement and 1 day dedicated to your academic studies.
Perks You'll Love:
- Salary: £23,245 per year 💰
- Work Hours: 35 hours per week (with half-day Fridays! 🎉)
- Time Off: 25 days holiday + bank holidays 🌴
- Big Future Stuff: Pension, Success Share, and a whole lot more flexible benefits! ✨
What You'll Need to Apply:
Eligibility is key! You'll need one of the following:
- A-Levels: Minimum 112 UCAS points, including a Grade B in Maths and Grade C in Physics or Chemistry, plus another A-Level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma.
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma: Distinction (D or DDD) in an Engineering Subject, including a Distinction in Further Mathematics.
- Access to HE: Minimum 30 Level 3 credits, with 15 in Maths and 15 in a Science or Technology subject.
- Baccalaureate IB: Minimum H5 in Mathematics and H3 in Physics.
- T Level: Merit overall in Engineering & Manufacturing, plus a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics.
PLUS: Minimum Grade 4/C or above in English Language and Maths GCSEs.
Ready to Impress Us?
- Your CV: Make sure it clearly states your grades (predicted or achieved). 📄
- Your Cover Letter: This is where you shine! ✨ Tell us:
- Why Airbus and this apprenticeship? What excites you about aerospace?
- What skills and experience do you bring? Think projects, hobbies, or academic wins! 🚀
Important Info:
- Grades: If you have predicted grades, your offer will be conditional on achieving them.
- Security: You'll undergo security clearance (BPSS and potentially UK SC-level). 🛡️
- Work in the UK: You must have the legal right to work in the UK for the entire programme. 🇬🇧 (Note: This role does not meet UK Visas & Immigration requirements for sponsorship.)
- AI Guidance: We have guidelines on using AI for your application – please check them out! 🤖
- Need Support? If you require any adjustments to participate fully, please reach out to apprentices@airbus.com. We're here to help! 🤝
Application Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until 26 October 2026, but we recommend applying early as the advert may close once enough applications are received. Don't miss out! ⏳
How to Apply: Click the 'Apply' button to start your journey!
Airbus is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We celebrate all backgrounds and believe in equal opportunities. We will never ask for money as part of our recruitment process. Any attempts to impersonate Airbus for financial gain should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
Key responsibilities
- Performing design changes to improve product manufacturing efficiency
- Supporting analysis activities within the wing structures team on various analyses
- Working as a lineside engineer to support build issues with assembly process and tooling
- Developing new tooling and technologies to improve wing-build by reducing cost and time
- Ensuring product quality during build, raising issues, and managing resolution with multi-functional teams