Satellites Assemble, Integrate And Test Craft Level 2 Apprenticeship 2027
Airbus · East Of England · SG12AS
About the role
🚀 Satellites AIT Craft Apprentice - Mechanical & Electrical 🚀
Ready to build the future of space? 🌌 Airbus is on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our Satellites Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team as Craft Apprentices. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, learn from the best, and contribute to cutting-edge satellite manufacturing. If you're passionate about making things and eager to dive into the world of aerospace, this apprenticeship is for you!
What You'll Be Doing:
Year 1: Level up your knowledge! 📚 You'll study towards a Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification (electrical pathway), blending classroom learning with real-world application.
Year 2: Dive deep into satellite production! 🛰️ You'll get to experience our Satellites AIT Production area firsthand. Working in small teams, you'll learn how satellites are manufactured using advanced techniques, including:
- Mechanical Assembly: Working with adhesives, bonding methods, precise measuring tools, and installing components like connector brackets, heater mats, thermocouples, and thermostats. You'll follow technical drawings on 3DX! 📏
- Electrical: Performing electrical assembly, integration, and modifications (harness routing, soldering, crimping) and conducting basic electrical tests. You'll also handle raw materials and documentation. 🔌
Year 3: Become a master craftsman! 🏆 You'll be fully integrated into the team, honing your hand skills and mastering our business skills matrix.
What You'll Get:
- Competitive Starting Salary: £18,000 💰
- Work Schedule: 37 hours per week ⏱️
- Flexibility: Up to 2 Flexi Days per month! 🧘
- Time Off: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays! 🏖️
- Pension Scheme: Secure your future! 📈
- And More: A range of flexible benefits to support you. ✨
Who We're Looking For:
- Age: 16-21 years old* (check eligibility criteria)
- Education: No strict formal requirements, but Grade 3 (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English is a plus. ✅
- Mindset: You've got to be a great communicator, reliable, have a killer work ethic, a can-do attitude, and be able to follow instructions and work well with others. 💪
- Experience: None required! We provide full on-the-job training. 💯
Boost Your Application! ✨ Tell us:
- Why Airbus? What about us makes you tick? 🤩
- Why a Hands-On Apprenticeship? What excites you about learning by doing? 🤔
- Show Your Skills! Highlight any practical hobbies or projects (DIY, building, tech, baking – anything goes!). Bonus points if you can share photos/videos of your awesome creations! 📸
Important Info:
- Joint-Venture: This role is part of a projected Joint-Venture scope.
- Government Funded: This is a government-funded Level 2 Apprenticeship.
- Security: You'll be subject to security clearance checks. 🔒
- Work Rights: Must have legal authorisation to work in the UK.
Closing Date for Applications: 30th January 2027
Ready to launch your career into space? Click apply now! 🚀 Applications may close early, so don't delay!
Key responsibilities
- Manufacture Satellites using the latest approved processes and advanced production techniques.
- Perform mechanical assembly tasks, including the use of adhesives, hand measuring tools, and installation of components.
- Perform electrical assembly, integration, and modification of electrical systems (e.g., harness routing, soldering, crimping).
- Perform basic electrical tests, such as continuity, bonding, insulation, and DC high voltage.
- Perform first level quality inspection and handle raw materials, tools, components, and technical documentation.