Gain practical experience in highly skilled, complex and specialist work, maintaining aircraft systems according to approved requirements and work instructions. Following regulations as set out by civil and or military organisational requirements.

You will:

• Understand mathematical techniques, formula and calculation applied in an aircraft maintenance environment
• Understand the structure, properties and characteristics of materials used in the construction of aircraft
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft
• Apply human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviours to ensure safety
• Develop numeracy, literacy and IT skills

This Apprenticeships is ideal if you want to start a career in aircraft maintenance. You will work effectively and efficiently, have a high attention to detail and be practically minded.

Next steps: On completion, progress on to the Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or part time HNC and full time employment.

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. However, we will work with you and provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme. Students will need to have achieved Engineering Operative Level 2 to progress on to this course.

Apprentices have access to all facilities across College. These include the College Learning Resource Centres (LRCS) and the College Gym.