Title:Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
Location:RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall
Working Week:Mon- Fri - 38 hours a week
Salary:£18,500.00
Apprenticeship Qualification:Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Level 2 Diploma Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence) delivered at Camborne college in year 1
Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical/Avionic) delivered at Camborne college in year 2
Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) delivered on site in year 3
Expected Apprenticeship Duration:36 to 42 months based on completion of end point assessment
Serco are recruiting for Aircraft MaintenanceApprentices to join their team at RNAS Culdrose. You will be carrying out the duties of an Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (by Trade) across both on Aircraft areas and Off Aircraft Workshops facilities (by Trade) as directed by the Training programme.
Full training for everything will be provided.
Essential skills needed to do this apprenticeship:
* Maths Grade 5.
* English Grade 5.
* Science Subject Grade 5 preferable.
* Be able to commute to College and RNAS Culdrose daily.
* To complete the required levels in each academic year to continue to the next academic year.
* To complete all Serco essential mandated training each year.
* To be certified Yellow Belt by end of Year three of Apprenticeship programme.
* Comply with the Royal Navy Support and the Serco Management System and all the regulatory engineering articles.
Day to Day you'll be involved in:
* Co-operate and follow as directed by their Line Management all Health and Safety and Environmental matters, policies, and procedures.
* Attending college 2 days a week.
* Learning practically and on the job tasking.
* To undertake all further training courses necessary to your job are attended as required and as directed by their Line Management.
* Day to day learning of becoming an Aircraft Technician.
* Remain flexible and carry out any other tasks within capabilities and experience in support of the Contract as directed by the Contract Director or their representative.
What's in it for you?
* Onsite learning is paid and completely transferable.
* Pension scheme.
* 25 days annual leave.
* Health & Wellbeing Benefits.
* Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment.
* Full training and support provided.
* A chance to work with a supportive and experienced team.
* A pathway to a potential career.
* Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, and much more.
Application timeline:
Advert Closing Date: 7th September 2025
Expected Interview/Assessment Date: October 2025
Expected Start Date: January 2026
Things to consider
* You must be able to travel to RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall on a daily basis.
* You must be able to travel to Camborne College 2 days a week during term time.
* You must not be colour blind - proof will be required that you are at least Colour Perception (CP) 2 (obtainable from any optician).
* You MUST be able to attend an Interview/Assessment Centre. (Date TBC)
* As we are located on a military establishment, you will be required to undergo the full Ministry of Defence security checks, which includes a check of criminal records.
Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of Serco are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years.
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