Engineering Technician – Apprenticeship

Job Description:

Start date:September 2026

Location:Filton, Bristol

Duration: 3 years and 3 months

University: Weston College

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering AND professional EngTech qualification

Standard: Engineering Technician - ST0457 Level 3

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Application closing date:We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary:£17,889

35 hours per week //  Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits! 

About us: 

Launch an exciting career by joining our Airbus Apprenticeship programme! Our Apprentices receive second to none training, gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce. An Airbus apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to gain qualifications with no fees, whilst acquiring new skills through vocational training, and a competitive salary.

As an Engineering Technician (Customer Services) Apprenticeyou will study with our Educational Training Partner Weston College to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and a professional EngTech qualification. Alongside this, your work based training will take place at our industry leading design, test and manufacturing hub, Airbus Filton in Bristol.

Customer Services is responsible for supporting the entire Airbus fleet through providing in-service solutions, maintenance requirements and procedures while ensuring continued airworthiness and safety of the flying fleet. You will be the face of Airbus in front of our customers providing support and assistance with technical queries ensuring customer satisfaction with every interaction.

What you will be doing:

At Airbus Filton you will spend time in Customer Services immersing yourself in the day-to-day activity of supporting the entire Airbus fleet maintaining quality and airworthiness of our aircraft. You will undertake a range of on-site placements, having the opportunity to cover a number of disciplines that will allow you to gain a broad range of exposure to our world class Airbus commercial aircraft programmes. You will develop a strong customer centric mindset where you will apply technical knowledge to solve customer issues and provide industry leading support.

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of on the job training at Airbus and college based learning over the duration of the 3 year programme. The types of placements you can expect to undertake are the following:

• Scheduled Maintenance - work with the Design Office, Customers and Aviation Authorities to define and establish the Airbus Maintenance Program.

• Service Bulletins Retrofit solutions - provide recommended, mandated and operator requested in-service modifications.

• Ground Support Equipment & Tooling - designing, testing, validating and supporting tooling and equipment, to assist customers with maintenance, repairs and the overall operability of the aircraft.

• Technical Data - production of approved maintenance procedures and parts catalogue for the continued airworthiness of their aircraft operations.

• Spares Engineering - providing support to major and daily repairs by resolving technical issues in coordination with procurement, production, logistics and quality.

• Supplier Management - working closely with our suppliers to obtain the documentation needed to support our Airbus authoring lines and the customer directly.

In addition, to your work placements and studies, there are a number of excellent training opportunities open to you that cover a variety of subjects, as well as encouraging you to get involved in extracurricular education and community projects designed to broaden your experience and help you develop both your professional and personal skills along the way.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above  which must include Maths, English Language and Double Science (CC) or Physics (C)

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved; 

• Submit aCover Letterhighlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION

We want to get to knowyou—not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship?
  What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
   

• What skills and experience do you bring?
  Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities. 

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check). 

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. For more information, please check theGovernment Website.

LEVY FUNDING:Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding. 

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

AI Guidance:We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Use of AI Guidance.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email [email protected]​. ​ ​Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Apprenticeship

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

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