What does this apprenticeship involve:\n\nThis four-year SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering (Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance) prepares you for a rewarding career in the aviation industry. Designed for those with limited work experience, it provides a structured pathway to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become an operational Engineer at NATS. \n\nAlongside your formal education, youâll follow an internal learning pathway that builds ATC specific engineering expertise and develops your interpersonal and professional skills. Youâll apply your learning on the job with support from experienced NATS engineers.\n\nIn your first year, youâll complete a comprehensive induction, complete your SVQ Level 5 Performing Engineering Operations in block release throughout the year and rotate through four engineering disciplines. Youâll also take part in additional development activities such as personal development weeks, site visits and technical forums to deepen your understanding of our engineering environment and the organisation. \n\nAfter year one, youâll be assigned an engineering unit based on business needs and your strengths. This is where you will complete year two, three and four of your apprenticeship, where youâll focus on a specific area of operational engineering at our Prestwick site. \n\nHere you will begin building the technical competencies needed to progress towards becoming an Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Engineer, gaining hands-on experience with guidance and mentoring, critical ATC systems, supported by experienced colleagues and developing the operational awareness.\n\nThroughout the programme, youâll study for a SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering (Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance), a HNC in Electrical Engineering, and an SVQ Level 5 in Performing Engineering Operations. \n\nYou'll join a diverse engineering community, including women engineers at difference stages of their careers.\nBy the end of the scheme, youâll have the foundation, qualifications and practical experience needed to take the next steps toward full ATSEP status and a long-term engineering career at NATS.\n\nFind out more about the different types of operational engineering disciplines within NATS which you could be assigned:\n\n⢠Engineers in our control and monitoring centres in Swanwick and Prestwick oversee equipment for ATC, respond to issues and conduct maintenance. They collaborate with specialised colleagues for fault rectification and service continuity.\n\n⢠Day Teams Engineers specialise in specific ATC services like surveillance, networks, data, and voice communications. They handle complex issue resolution, maintenance support and aid in designing, testing, and installing new systems.\n\n⢠Outstation engineers are responsible for maintaining radars, communication equipment and navigation aids throughout the UK. Working closely together in a supportive enviroment as a tight knit team, the engineers ensure our equipment remains in top condition to enable NATS to provide a 24/7 service.\n\n⢠NATS Installations and Hardware are responsible for the installation of all ATC systems at Operational Centres, Outstations and Data Centres. They also maintain and repair equipment that support ATC services at these sites. The role involves installing new hardware, cabling, testing, commissioning, configuration control. They also provide ongoing support for these systems as required by other areas of the business. NATS Installation and Hardware are an integral part of major project delivery across the estate and work with all stakeholders to ensure a successful project delivery. What Qualifications will you get?\n\n⢠Diploma in Engineering Level 7\n⢠HNC in Electrical Engineering\n⢠SVQ Level 5 in Performing Engineering Operations\nBenefits: Essential Requirements:\n\n⢠You must be 18 years old at the start of the scheme\n⢠Live in Scotland \n⢠Not have partaken or currently partaking in any other national training programme funded by the Scottish government (please note this includes SAAS funding- cannot receive funding from SAAS and SDS at the same time. If you have previously received funding from SAAS, this is fine but cannot be at the same time as the funding from SDS). \n⢠Not previously have achieved an SVQ (apprenticeship) in Engineering (we may accept incomplete apprenticeships)\n⢠Must have the right to work in the UK, without requiring sponsorship.\n⢠Pass an Ishihara colour vision test\n⢠Hold a Full UK clean driving license (you may be required to travel across the UK) \n⢠Two Highers at Grade C or above including Mathematics and preferably Physics; OR National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant Engineering subject; OR Other equivalent qualifications or experience (Higher Applications of Maths will not be accepted).\n⢠Flexibility due to being in a mobile position for this apprenticeship