Aircraft Engineering Apprentice Bishops Stortford, England
Job description
About us
Stansted Aerospace LTD is a business in Bishop's Stortford. We are professional, rewarding and customer-centric. Stansted Aerospace offers the aviation industry a diverse and competitive service in the overhaul and repair of aircraft components. The Stansted Aerospace Management team have over 50 years of aircraft maintenance experience which has enabled us to develop a streamlined maintenance and repair process. The company has built an impressive portfolio of customers since being in operation. The rapid turnover times, flexibility, attention to detail and competitive pricing have made Stansted Aerospace the supplier of choice for many leading Airlines, MROs, Aircraft Leasing Companies and Parts Suppliers.
Our work environment includes:
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
The 3-year apprenticeship programme will lead you to gain all the required skills and knowledge to carry out aircraft sheet metal repairs. This carefully tailored programme is going to provide you with the extensive experience you will need. Developing highly skilled, complex and specialist knowledge in maintaining aircraft parts according to Standard Operating Procedures.
This is an exciting opportunity that we want you to absolutely enjoy as you develop your skills and knowledge throughout this programme. You will meet a lot of people just like you going through exactly the same journey with plenty of organised activities for you to work along side others and make friendships. It is an opportunity that will shape your future and help your passion grow in every way.
During the first year, you will be based at Marshalls Aerospace at Cambridge airport, at our partner training school. So, willingness to travel in your first year will be required.
The first year of the apprenticeship will consist of study and application of on-site classroom and workshop based learning. You will need to be focused, self-disciplined and invested in this training programme.
Following on from year one you will continue with work experience at our base in Bishops Stortford, for up to two years where you will be able to apply the knowledge you have gained into practice, under the direct guidance of a mentor. You will be exposed to naturally occurring maintenance events. This will consist of engine, airframe, and cabin maintenance.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- You must have the right to work and live in the UK.
- You must have been fully resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
- GCSE 4-9/A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Hold a full UK driving licence (or provisional and actively learning to drive) with access to own transport.
- Be able to demonstrate a desire and willingness to learn.
- A genuine interest in, and passion for aircraft maintenance.
- Ability to act on own initiative.
- Adaptability to change.
- Ability to follow direction and process in a respectful and compliant manner.
APPRENTICE SALARY
- Year 1 - £15,000 + Performance bonuses
- Salary review in year 2 & 3
- Upon successful completion of the programme, you will potentially be offered a role at Stanted Aerospace Ltd
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £15,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 31/05/2023
