Craft Plant Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027 - Aerostructures
Airbus · North West · CH4 0BZ
About the role
🚀 Craft Aerostructures Apprentice - Airbus Broughton 🚀
Ready to launch your career in aerospace? ✈️ Airbus Broughton is looking for enthusiastic and hands-on individuals to join our 36-month Craft Aerostructures Apprenticeship program! You’ll be at the heart of manufacturing wings for our world-class A320, A330, and A350 aircraft families. This isn't just a job; it's your chance to gain incredible practical experience, earn recognised qualifications, and kickstart a thrilling career in aviation. 🤩
What You'll Be Doing:
Immerse yourself in real-world aircraft manufacturing! You’ll get hands-on experience with live aircraft projects while completing your academic studies. You'll benefit from our Gen A support network and learning HUB, designed to give all our early career talent extra support, networking events, and amazing opportunities. ✨
- Year 1 (Coleg Cambria, Deeside): Build your foundation with NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations, City and Guild 2675 Level 2 in Aircraft Engineering, and Level 2 Essential Skills. 🧠
- Years 2 & 3 (Airbus Broughton): Your learning takes flight! Join our team at Broughton, North Wales, and work on aircraft wing production for our Single Aisle and Wide body families. You’ll rotate through different areas every 6 months to gain diverse experience. Your tasks will include setting templates, precision drilling and bolting, and final fitting of wing box components like spars, stringers, ribs, and skins. 🛠️ You'll continue your studies on day release, working towards a Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering and an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC L3 Certificate. 🏆
Upon successful completion, you'll be a skilled aircraft fitter, ready to assemble metallic and composite components for our world-class aircraft, armed with a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate and a fantastic career path ahead. 🌟
What You'll Get:
- A competitive starting salary of £19,185 💰
- 35 hours per week with flexible working patterns (standard day or double-day shifts) ⏰
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 🏖️
- Pension contributions 📈
- Success share bonuses 🎉
- And many more flexible benefits! 👍
Who We're Looking For:
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need:
- A minimum of five GCSEs:
- Grade C or 4 in Maths (GCSE certificate only)
- Grade C or 4 in English Language (GCSE certificate only)
- Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science OR Grade C/4 in Single Award Physics
- Plus 2 other GCSEs at Grade C or 4. Equivalent or higher qualifications in practical/technical subjects (like Design & Technology or Engineering) may be considered for these additional two GCSEs. 📚
Key Skills & Qualities:
We’re looking for individuals with a genuine passion for learning, who enjoy hands-on work, teamwork, and problem-solving. 💡
Boost Your Application!
We want to know YOU! In your CV and cover letter, tell us:
- Why Airbus? What excites you about starting a career with us? Our aircraft? Innovation? Global impact? 🤔
- Why a hands-on apprenticeship? What draws you to learning by doing? 🤸
- Showcase your practical skills! Include any hobbies or activities where you've used practical skills (e.g., DIY, building models, tech projects, baking, cooking). 🍳🔧
Important Info:
- Grades: Offers are conditional on receiving evidence of your required grades.
- Security Clearance: You’ll undergo BPSS checks and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance.
- Right to Work: You must have legal authorisation to work in the UK.
- AI Guidance: Please review our AI guidelines before applying: [http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai](http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai)
How to Apply:
Click the apply button to submit your application and find out more! Please note that applications may close before the deadline, so apply early! 🚀
Application Closing Date: 15th December 2026
Airbus is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applications! ❤️🌍
We can't wait to hear from you! 😊
Key responsibilities
- Setting templates and jigs
- Precision drilling and bolting
- Final fitting and assembly of wing box components
- Assisting in the manufacturing of aircraft wings
- Undertaking academic studies related to the apprenticeship