Advanced Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering

You\’ll need a passion for aviation and an interest in pursuing and engineering career. Whilst any experience in mechanical or electrical equipment would be beneficial, what\’s more important is that you\’re good with your hands and have the dexterity needed to become an engineer.,

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• During phase 1 you will undertake theory and practical learning in a range of subjects. Some of the theory topics are maths, human factors and digital techniques. Your practical will include learning to carry out: metalwork, modifications, electrics and structural manufacturing
• In phase 2 you will be located in either Luton or Gatwick. You will be working in our aircraft maintenance facilities on shift under the guidance of our experienced engineers and mechanics
• During phase 2 you will be required to complete a portfolio or evidence, linked to your apprenticeship journey, from the various tasks you have undertaken on the aircraft and its systems
• You will be supported throughout all phases of the programme, securing UKCAA and EASA Part-66 Category A1 modules on a fully approved course – with supporting qualifications for practical training – enabling a licence application after 2 years subject to CAA criteria
• Your passion will be turned into practical experience in an exciting live environment where you will have the opportunity to learn and develop all of the key skills required to start your career in aircraft engineering, Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
• Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers\’ documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
• Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
• Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
• Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
• Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
• Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
• Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
• Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
• Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
• Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing.
• Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
• Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
• Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
• Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
• Apply team working principles.
• Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
• Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers\’ documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
• Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
• Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
• Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
• Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
• Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
• Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
• Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
• Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
• Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate in writing.
• Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
• Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
• Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
• Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
• Apply team working principles.
• Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative, A passion for aviation and engineering is a must and any experience with mechanical or electrical equipment would be an advantage. You must hold a valid passport to be able to travel unrestricted across our network and successfully pass a CRB check.
• When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you\’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast‑paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get‑up‑and‑go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 900 routes to more than 30 countries, we employ over 14,000 people. Our Engineering team is over 800‑strong and is one of the largest departments in easyJet – so you\’ll never be short on support or opportunity, and you\’ll get everything you need to get your career off to a flying start.
• Career progress can also take apprentices into other roles across the business including leadership positions and other operational opportunities
  Level 2 Diploma Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence)
• Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence)
• Level 3 Diploma in On-Aircraft Maintenance Category A
• Training in the first 9 months is spent in Luton undertaking classroom-based learning
• The second part of the training is completed either at Gatwick or Luton initially on a night shift pattern
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required, GCSE in:
• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)