Summary Initial three-year apprenticeship within Aircraft Maintenance, developing (under supervision) your understanding of Avionic/Mechanical maintenance and rectification knowledge, skills and safe systems of work, whilst also recording, collating evidence of maintenance and rectification activities suitable for internal engineering write ups. Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3) Hours Mon - Fri, 40 hours per week 40 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 3 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 You will be developing your interest in aviation and engineering Supporting the aircraft engineers in order to gain an understanding of the industry as a whole You will assist in general duties for the day to day operation of an aircraft hangar or workshop environment, including aircraft movement Proactively engage in improvements of our business, including suggesting changes to how we work, to better help your team efficiently provide quality service to our customers And much more! Where you'll work Hangar 12, East Business Park North East Sector, Bournemouth International Airport, Hurn Christchurch BH23 6NE Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE 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 Your first 12 Months will be spent developing your hand skills and knowledge of the Aviation and Aircraft Maintenance industry through a combination of classroom, practical and on the job training, including a Level 2 Hand Skills qualification. You will then progress to working towards the qualification Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Category A, providing you the tools, skills and foundation experience you need to become a successful Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic. Successful Apprentices would then be given the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Category B1/B2, which would be a further 2 years of training. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Science (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Logical Team working Initiative Patience Other requirements Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check References About this employer Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage. With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry. https://www.gamaaviation.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Successful Apprentices would be given the opportunity to progress to the Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Category B1/B2, which would be a further 2 years of training. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006715.