Rotary Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Avionic) Apprentice
Job Description
Job title: Rotary Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Avionic) Apprentice
Company: Airbus
Job description: Job Description:
About our team…
Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.
AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and
certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flyingschool (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).
PLEASE NOTE – It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.
Description/Overall purpose of the Job
Rotary Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical/Avionic) Apprentice – Shawbury – AHUK – UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing)
Reports to AHUK – UK MFTS (RW) Maintenance Operations Manager and AHUK – Training and Compliance Manager In September 2024 AIRBUS Helicopters are going to recruit up to 8 new apprentices.
● up to 8 for Mechanical/Avionic Rotary Maintenance Engineer Apprentices, (B1/B2).
Minimum age is 18 to work at RAF Shawbury.
The apprenticeship is open to UK citizens and certain EEC/EU citizens subject to ESFA rules. The Apprenticeship will run for 5 years in order to get a B1.3 (Mechanical) or B2 (Avionic) UK CAA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence without Type, so those enrolled for September 2024 would normally be
looking to gain their UK Part 66 licenses towards the end of 2029.
We are looking for vibrant people with a genuine interest in aviation engineering who can display a good knowledge of English, Maths and Science, specifically physics, with a minimum grade 6 at GCSE for each
of these subjects. Successful applicants will spend their first year mainly at a Part 147 approved organisation (aviation technical college) covering hand skills, basic mechanical, avionic principles and UK CAA Part 66 aviation
modules. Finally achieving a CAT A license, L2, L3 qualifications in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering and Cat B1.3 (Mechanical) or B2 license (Avionics).
Workplace training will be conducted at AIRBUS Helicopters Shawbury on the Line and Maintenance hangars for work experience and mentoring as arranged by the Training Department.
The successful applicant would need to be able to make their own way to Shawbury for daily work and Cirencester (Part 147 approved organisation) for training in Year 1. We have a duty to provide all apprentices with the best start to their chosen career path within the aviationindustry.
The apprentice program that has been successfully run at AHUK for a number of years, is seen by others outside of AHUK, as the pinnacle of how an aviation apprentice scheme should be conducted, and we at MFTS intend to build upon this success.
Main responsibilities
● To complete an Apprenticeship in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
● To Complete education for and qualify to gain a UK CAA Part 66 Cat A Aircraft Maintenance License end of year 3.
● To Complete education for and qualify to gain a UK.Part 66 Cat B1.3 or B2 Aircraft Maintenance License end of year 5.Education, Qualifications or Training
Essential
● Grade 6 or above in English, Maths and a Science based subject
Additional requirements
● Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
● Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
The Reward
In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:
● Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
● Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
● Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
● Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
● Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
● Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
● Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
● Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
● Health-care Cash Scheme
● Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
● Health Assessments
● Travel Insurance
● Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
Data Protection
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual
orientation or religious belief.
Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to in the first instance.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Support to Management
JF-FA-ES
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Expected salary:
Location: Shawbury, Shropshire
