What you will do: \n\nDuring this apprenticeship, you will initially study with our training partner, Ayrshire College, to obtain a National Certificate (NC) and Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification (unless you already hold these), while gaining valuable shop-floor experience. You will then work towards an Engineering Diploma through on-the-job learning. There will also be the opportunity to attend college on a day-release basis to achieve an HNC and, subsequently, a fully distance-based HND\n\nWhat you will learn:\nOur apprenticeship programme is designed to develop outstanding apprentices by supporting them to achieve the relevant qualifications at Ayrshire College while gaining valuable onsite experience and working towards becoming a fully qualified professional within the aerospace industry.\n\nThis is a true âearn while you learnâ opportunity. You will gain hands-on experience working alongside qualified experts, developing your trade skills while building an understanding of our products and processes. You will work with a variety of tools and materials, as well as technical manuals and blueprints, to inspect, maintain, and repair aircraft components.\n During this apprenticeship, you will initially study with our training partner, Ayrshire College, to obtain a National Certificate (NC) and Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification (unless you already hold these), while gaining valuable shop-floor experience. You will then work towards an Engineering Diploma through on-the-job learning. There will also be the opportunity to attend college on a day-release basis to achieve an HNC and, subsequently, a fully distance-based HND We expect that you will just be starting your career in the Aerospace industry so, alongside our training partner, we will delight in training and supporting you through your career journey to successfully complete your apprenticeship. That means you need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results. You will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic practical skills and have a genuine interest in engineering and mechanics.\nWe welcome applications from candidates who have followed one of the following educational pathways and passed these qualifications by August 2026:\n\nOption 1 â all vacancies\n\nNat 5s in English & Mathematics (Application of Mathematics not accepted) PLUS any one of the following:\n \nâ¢\tPEO in any specialism\nâ¢\tMetalwork Nat 5\nâ¢\tWoodwork Nat 5\nâ¢\tDesign & Manufacture Nat 5\nâ¢\tGraphics Nat 5\nâ¢\tEngineering Science Nat 5\nâ¢\tPhysics Nat 5\n\nOption 2 â Mechanic Inspectors only\n\nFoundation Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering SCQF level 6\n \nOption 3 â Mechanic Inspectors only\n \nPerforming Engineering Operations\nin Aeronautical Engineering SCQF level 5 (inc Engineering Mathematics element)\n