What kind of apprenticeships are there in aerospace?
In aerospace, apprenticeships are offered either by aircraft component manufacturers, such as BAE Systems, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, Messier-Dowty, Goodrich or by aircraft maintenance providers, which could be an airline such as Flybe, British Airways or Virgin Atlantic or a specialist aircraft maintenance company e.g.
What is the new apprenticeship standard for commercial airline pilots?
For aspiring pilots, a new apprenticeship standard for commercial airline pilots is being developed by a specialist sub-group of the Aviation Industry Skills Board, which will be chaired by TUI UK & Ireland, managed by People 1st, and is set to increase opportunities in the aviation industry.
What does the apprentice affiliate membership include?
The Apprentice Affiliate membership is free for all apprentices and includes online access to our magazine, AEROSPACE, as well as our other membership benefits. At the end of the apprenticeship you will automatically be invited to upgrade to e-Associate of the Society.
What are the age limits for apprenticeships in the UK?
Many apprenticeship programmes are often aimed at 16-24 year-olds and resident in the UK. However, some companies also run Adult Apprenticeship schemes with no age limits, often recruiting candidates from transferable jobs such as the automative industry.
Why become an aircraft mechanic apprenticeship?
You will be working on live aircraft, whilst developing dexterity and communication skills. The programme gives apprentices the opportunity to gain an academic qualification alongside live exposure to an Engineering operation.
What is the engineering apprenticeship programme?
The programme gives apprentices the opportunity to gain an academic qualification alongside live exposure to an Engineering operation. In the latter stage of the programme, our experienced Engineering team will spend time mentoring our apprentices as they work out of our London Gatwick and London Heathrow operations.