Aicraft Engineering Apprentice in Orpington

As an engineering apprentice you will be exposed to a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours to meet the Engineering Technician Standard. Not only will this demonstrate competency in the role but will complement wider business strategy and enable you to support your long‑term career development. You work alongside highly skilled engineers and mechanics, receive comprehensive On‑the‑Job Training as well as be supported by a mentor throughout the programme. You will return to Bombardier to complete Year 2 and 3 as an aircraft fitter, where you studying your Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Diploma and study for your UK CAA A License Modules. You will be expected to demonstrate the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance repairs and modifications to a variety of Bombardier Business Jet aircraft, safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• You will work within our teams on scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing.
• You will rotate with unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components.
• You will conduct repairs to airframe structures.
• You will perform all levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors.
• You will conduct other related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery.

Training & Qualifications

• Aviation Mechanic – Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence).
• Initial induction will take place in Farnborough, potentially based off‑site and living away from home for the initial 4 months.
• Year 2 & 3: Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) & completion of UK CAA Aircraft Maintenance A License qualification through an approved Part 147 Training Organisation. Years 2 & 3 will be completed at Bombardier Service Centre in Biggin Hill Airport.
• You will have 5 GCSEs predicted or confirmed at Grade 5 or equivalent. These must include Mathematics, English and a Science at Grade 5 or above.
• You will have not already completed the same or similar Level 2 or 3 qualifications or apprenticeship.
• You meet the funding criteria related to right to work and residency eligibility.

Funding Eligibility

• You must work at least 30 hours per week.
• You must not currently be on a funded training programme.
• You must spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship.

Location & Facility

Bombardier\’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award‑winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier\’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest‑growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier\’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.