Apprentice Aircraft Fitter

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defence company in the United Kingdom is offering an apprenticeship in engineering. The role involves scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance, effective time management for coursework, and participation in technical training. Candidates must have 5 GCSEs and demonstrate motivation for hands-on work in the aerospace industry. The apprenticeship focuses on developing communication and problem-solving skills while working as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Must be motivated to complete an apprenticeship and learn on the job.
• Desire and aptitude for hands-on work.
• Ability to adapt to change and show integrity.

Responsibilities

• Attend and engage in training, including exams and meetings with tutors.
• Manage time effectively to complete coursework and exams.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Technical skills development

Resilience

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 including Mathematics, English Language and Science

Job description

.* Attending and engaging with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors.* Managing your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.* Reflecting on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard.* Scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing.* Unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components.* Repairs to airframe structures.* All levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors.* Related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery.* Motivation for Marshall, the aerospace industry and a career in engineering.* Motivation to complete an apprenticeship – learning on the job.* Desire and aptitude for hands on work and developing technical skills.* The ability to work in a team.* Good communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to problem solve.* Integrity and ability to take responsibility.* Resilience and the ability to cope with change.* Innovative new ideas.* You must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade A\*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English Language and Science.* You must not have already completed the level 2 and 3 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section.* In order to receive apprenticeship funding you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements.