Aerospace engineer apprenticeship

Develop and create aircraft components and equipment

As an aerospace engineer, you could work in the civil or military aerospace sector, for companies of all sizes, worldwide. Your job will involve designing and developing aircraft and related systems to improve flight safety, efficiency, and reduce costs. You’ll review products, develop manufacturing processes, and use project management techniques. You will also work on reducing the environmental impact of flight. Typically, you’ll work in an office, but you might also be in production facilities, hangars, or outdoors. Sometimes, you might work in tight spaces or at heights and could work shift patterns. You’ll interact with colleagues from various departments and report to senior engineers or specialists. This role will require you to follow strict aviation regulations and ensure health and safety standards. You’ll be responsible for the quality and accuracy of your work, finding solutions to problems, and suggesting improvements.

Duration: 48 months

Relevant school subjects: Science and maths

Entry requirements for the aerospace engineer apprenticeship: Five GCSEs including maths, English and double science, and A-levels in STEM subjects such as maths, physics, ICT, computing and electronics

Achievement upon completion: Level 6 (Degree)—equivalent to a bachelor’s degree

Potential salary upon completion: £30,000 per annum

Find out more: www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk