Summary Why not start your career at the top? Join Gulfstream, one of the most distinguished names in aerospace. As an apprentice, you could find yourself assisting with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of aircraft within the setting of a world-class organisation. Wage £15,115.10 to £24,444.42, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:15 on site at Gulfstream first year 1 day per week 38 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 5 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work The Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice position is an entry level position reporting to the Ops Manager and under direct supervision of the Mechanical Team Lead, Lead Inspector or assigned mentor. During the apprenticeship program, the apprentice will: Assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of customer aircraft. Gain knowledge of and familiarity with Gulfstream aircraft Learn internal procedures for work completion and quality control. Become familiar with the ways in which multiple shops must work together to meet production goals. Ensure that work accomplished meets regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and Gulfstream's standard of quality. Where you'll work East Gate Trenchard Way Farnborough Airport Farnborough GU14 6GU Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Training course Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks. Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements. Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools. Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required. Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks. Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems. Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components. Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items. Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections. Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment. Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area. Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicate in writing. Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage. Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity. Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities. Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures. Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs. Apply team working principles. Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks. Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements. Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools. Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required. Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks. Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems. Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components. Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items. Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections. Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment. Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area. Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security. Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal. Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicate in writing. Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage. Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity. Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity. Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities. Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures. Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs. Apply team working principles. Training schedule During your apprenticeship, you will attend College as per the apprentice syllabus where you will. Achieve an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship including: Level 2 Diploma Aerospace and Aviation Engineering Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Civil Aircraft Mechanical) approved by the CAA Achieve Functional Skills (if required) Gain the knowledge to develop you to become a licensed Engineer Gain professional recognition in the industry Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English & Maths (grade C / 4 and above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Team working Strong mechanical aptitude Basic computer skills Strong work ethic Development-Focused Eager to learn Other requirements Basic knowledge of pertinent technical reference materials Prior exposure to civil or military aircraft or enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program Passion for aerospace About this employer Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the world since 1958. To meet the diverse transportation needs of the future, Gulfstream offers a comprehensive fleet of aircraft, comprising the Gulfstream G280TM, the Gulfstream G400TM, the Gulfstream G500TM, the Gulfstream G600TM, the Gulfstream G650TM, the Gulfstream G650ERTM, Gulfstream G700TM and the Gulfstream G800TM. Gulfstream also offers aircraft ownership services via Gulfstream Pre-Owned Aircraft SalesTM. http://www.gulfstream.com (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, candidates will have an opportunity to apply for roles at Gulfstream Aerospace Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011751.