You will spend the first year gaining foundation skills, knowledge and behaviours before moving into your trade discipline, such as Mechanical or Electrical Aircraft Fitter, Mechatronics Maintenance, Machinist, Toolmaker or Fabricator. In years 2 to 4 you will work in placements across Warton and Samlesbury sites, supported by a Skills Coach and Placement Supervisors on products and processes within manufacturing. You will continue to learn one day per week in the Academy for Skills and Knowledge. You will receive a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering, in a standard suited to your role (e.g. Machining, Mechatronics etc).
Apprentices will learn skills in engineering practices – using tools and complex machines to carry out a range of tasks, operating safely and working on products in our manufacturing functions. You must have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 / A, including Mathematics, English and a Science/Technical subject.
* C which must include Maths & English & a Science / Technical Subject
The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of aviation.
Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following that, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you can make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you are empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible.
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