Craft Apprenticeship

Spirit AeroSystems; Belfast; On-site; GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is offering an Engineering Apprenticeship in Belfast starting September 2026. This programme combines study with practical experience, aiming to develop candidates into skilled aeronautical engineers. Successful applicants must have four GCSE passes with specific grades in Mathematics, English, and a Science or Technology subject. The company offers career advancement opportunities, a 36-hour work week, and comprehensive professional development.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Professional development and growth

Opportunities for advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Occupational Health Department

Qualifications

• Must possess four GCSE passes including Mathematics, English Language, and a Science or Technology subject by 31st August 2026.
• Preference for candidates with a minimum Grade B or C in Math.

Responsibilities

• Join the Engineering Apprenticeship programme in Belfast.
• Combine study with on-the-job learning in aeronautical engineering.

Skills

Mathematics minimum Grade C

English Language minimum Grade C

Science or a Technology based subject minimum Grade C

Essential Skills or City & Guilds at appropriate level

Education

Four GCSE passes

Job description

Overview

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, a subsidiary comprising aerospace manufacturing programmes and capabilities, research, development and engineering services, and aftermarket business.

APPRENTICE ACADEMY 2026.

CRAFT APPRENTICESHIP.

Flight begins with you….

Develop your skills and acquire valuable experience in a fast‑paced, challenging and results‑driven global organisation.

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters — and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do.

People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised.

We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next.

Responsibilities

Why not join our Engineering Apprenticeship programme in Belfast commencing in September 2026! Combining study with on‑the‑job learning, our programme offers exciting opportunities and provides the foundation for a career in aeronautical engineering. If you are hardworking, passionate, and ambitious, we want to hear from you.

Joining Short Brothers a Boeing Company means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.

These exciting opportunities are based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and offer:

• Standard 36 hour working week
• Generous holidays
• Professional development and growth
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee Assistance Program and onsite Occupational Health Department

Qualifications

Successful candidates will enter the programme as Craft trainees and work towards attaining Aeronautical Engineering Framework NVQ Level 3 and City and Guilds qualifications. To be eligible for consideration, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by 31st August 2026.

Qualification Requirements

Four GCSE passes in the following subjects:

• Mathematics minimum Grade C
• English Language minimum Grade C
• Science or a Technology based subject minimum Grade C
• Any other subject minimum Grade C

*Preference may be given to candidates with a minimum Grade B or C in Math.

Essential Skills, Key Skills or City & Guilds, at the appropriate level, will also be considered as acceptable equivalents.

Applicants should be aware that the selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with the eligibility criteria for the funding of the Apprenticeships NI 2021 programme, as set out by the Department for the Economy.

The selection process may include online aptitude tests and an interview. Please note the primary means of communication will be email (please remember to check your Spam folder).

Completed applications must be submitted by 12pm on 20 February 2026

The company employs people from all sections of the community and is committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under‑represented in our workforce.