Mechanical Engineering (manufacturing) Degree Apprenticeship 2027
Airbus · South West · BS34 7PA
About the role
Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 🚀
Application Closing Date: 26 October 2026. ⏳ Applications will remain open until sufficient applications are received. Apply early to snag your spot! ✨
About the Opportunity:
Dreaming of building the future of flight? ✈️ Airbus is on the lookout for bright minds to join our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship program! This isn't your average gig; it's a chance to earn a full degree with zero student debt, gain hands-on experience, and get paid while you do it. 💰
You'll embark on a 4-year journey that leads to a BEng(Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing degree, plus multiple professional qualifications. We’re talking real-world projects, cutting-edge tech, and the opportunity to shape the sustainable future of aerospace. 🌍
What You'll Be Doing:
Get ready for a dynamic experience! You'll rotate through various engineering departments, getting stuck into exciting work like:
- Aircraft Architecture & Integration 🏗️
- Design & Simulation 💻
- Stress & Fatigue Analysis 🔩
- Systems Safety Analysis 🛡️
- Research & Technology 🔬
- Certification & Testing 🧪
- Digital Innovations (AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics) 🤖
You'll also level up your skills in Project Management, Business Acumen, and Leadership. 💪
Boost Your Application! 🌟
We want to know YOU! Forget just grades – tell us in your cover letter:
- Why Airbus & This Apprenticeship? What sparks your interest in our company, our values, and the aerospace industry? 🤔
- What Skills & Experience Do You Bring? Think projects, hobbies, or schoolwork that show off your practical abilities. 🛠️
What You'll Need:
- Academic Requirements:
- 112 UCAS points minimum.
- OR 3 A Levels (BBC+) including Maths (B+) and Physics or Chemistry (C+).
- OR BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM or D for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) in a relevant engineering field.
- OR T Levels (Merit overall) in Engineering and Manufacturing.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grades 5/B+) are essential. 💯
- You'll Also Need:
- A CV detailing your grades (predicted or achieved).
- A compelling cover letter!
- A natural curiosity and desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment. 🚀
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills. 🗣️
- A genuine passion for aerospace and sustainable aviation. ✈️
Important Stuff:
- Grades: If you're on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional on achieving the required grades. ✅
- Security Clearance: You'll need to pass a BPSS check and potentially UK SC-level clearance depending on the role. 🕵️
- Right to Work: You must have the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. 🇬🇧
- Levy Funding: You must be eligible for levy funding.
Perks & Benefits:
- Salary: £23,245 per year 💸
- 35-hour week with half-day Fridays! 🎉
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays ☀️
- Pension plan 📈
- Success Share bonus 🏆
- And a whole lot more flexible benefits! 😉
Ready to Innovate and Connect?
If you're passionate about building greener aircraft and love collaborating, this is your chance! Apply now and help us pioneer the future of flight. 💫
How to Apply:
Hit the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application! Remember, we recommend applying early as roles can close before the deadline. Good luck! 👍
Key responsibilities
- Undertake placements related to Aircraft Architecture and Integration.
- Undertake placements related to Design.
- Undertake placements related to Simulation, Stress and Fatigue.
- Undertake placements related to Research and Technology.
- Undertake placements related to Digital engineering (e.g., coding, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics).