Job Description
Length of programme: 3 Years
On this three-year programme, you’ll work alongside, and learn from some incredibly talented engineers. Every day, you’ll develop your skills on real aircraft, in a real job. Over a series of rotations, you’ll work on all our aircraft fleets, gaining the knowhow to help keep them in perfect working order. You’re going to be busy. Alongside comprehensive on-the-job training, you’ll be studying towards the qualifications you need to become one of our future Aircraft Engineers.
You’ll need the confidence to communicate with people at all levels, and the common sense to act on your own initiative. It can be high-pressure work in an ever-changing business. You’ll need the flexibility to adapt to different demands, while always putting safety first. As you’ll be a valued part of the team, your input will be welcome on everything from process to practice.
Please note, that the initial induction to the business for this Apprenticeship will take place at our London Heathrow base. For the remainder of the first year of this Apprenticeship you will then be based off-site and living away from home.
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Work with our engineering teams and develop your skills by helping with the maintenance of our full fleet of aircraft.
Be involved in routine aircraft servicing and help with any minor repairs or modifications.
Learn about the importance of health, safety and security in everything our engineering teams do.
Develop your engineering skills and knowledge through a combination of on-the-job learning and coursework.
Gain formal qualifications that will set you up for a successful career as an Aircraft Mechanic or Engineer.
Job Requirements
You need to hold, or be predicted to obtain, the following grades before the Apprenticeship:
Five GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent which must include Science, English & Maths.
Maths must be minimum Level 5/6 (B).
A genuine interest in, and passion for engineering.
Strong communication skills.
Awareness of safety issues.
Self-motivation to learn and develop.
Ability to act on own initiative.
Adaptability to change.
Job Details
Company: British Airways
Employment Type: Apprenticeship
Job Location: Heathrow, United Kingdom
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