Higher Apprentice Air Traffic Control Officer in London

Location: Warton

Salary: Starting from £23,748 with annual progression through the scheme duration

What you will be doing:

The scheme encompasses the Level 5 Air Traffic Control Officer apprenticeship combined with Unit training, such that you complete the UK 2015/340 Rating at the end of the third year. You will be undertaking a structured programme of development consisting of both on the job learning and professional training, through which you will learn to direct aircraft on the ground and through UK Airspace. By the end of the scheme you will achieve full occupational competency in a supervised live traffic environment.

Throughout the 3 years of the scheme, your time will be split between the Warton site and extensive periods away at the apprenticeship provider's location in Gloucestershire. In the final 3 months of the apprenticeship element of the scheme, you will complete an End Point Assessment, where you'll undertake a practical assessment and an oral assessment in front of an assessor to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you've developed throughout the apprenticeship. Upon completion of both the apprenticeship and your Unit training at BAE Systems – Warton, along with achieving validation, you will be a qualified ATCO with the ability to provide an Aerodrome service. Our continuous development process means that you will then have the ability to add further ratings to your licence and provide different types of service (e.g. radar).

What Qualification will you get?

• A UK (CAA) ATCO Licence with one Rating in Aerodrome Control (ADI/ADV) issued in accordance with UK (EU) 2015/340
• A Unit Endorsement (TWR) of your Aerodrome Control rating allowing for the ability to provide ATC Services at Warton
• A Met Observers Certificate (issued by the UK Met office) allowing you to undertake Meteorological Observations for the purpose of aviation safety

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Air team:

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Qualification requirements:

• 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English
• To comply with Civil Aviation Authority Regulations, you must be 18 years old at the start of the scheme. You will also have to pass a Psychometric test and achieve an EU Class 3 medical certificate (both of these will be arranged by the company).