Aerospace Electrical/Avionic Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

About the Apprenticeship

This is a 5-year Aerospace Engineering Electrical/Avionic Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) at Leonardo Helicopters UK.

You will gain experience in various engineering placements, with the aim of moving into a final placement area based on business needs and your demonstrated skills.

Programme Structure

• Year 1: Part-time study at Yeovil College (3 days/week) for Level 4 BEng Aerospace degree modules. Includes upskilling in CAD/AM/Composites and Cobotics for one semester. Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (3 days/week) from Semester 2, starting the Level 4 competence qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. EPA portfolio compilation begins.
• Year 2: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days/week), continuing the Level 4 competence qualification. Attend Yeovil College (1 day/week) to complete Level 4 and start Level 5 BEng degree units. Continue EPA portfolio compilation.
• Year 3: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days/week), continuing the Level 4 competence qualification. Attend Yeovil College (1 day/week) to complete Level 5 BEng degree units. Continue EPA portfolio compilation.
• Year 4: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days/week), finishing the Level 4 competence qualification. Attend Yeovil College (1 day/week) to start Level 6 BEng degree units. Continue EPA portfolio compilation and achieve EPA Gateway.
• Year 5: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days/week), attending Yeovil College (1 day/week) to complete Level 6 BEng and EPA Honours project. Submit EPA portfolio and undertake professional discussion. An End Point Assessment (EPA) will take place in the final months.

Departmental Areas

Apprentices may be placed in areas such as:

• Structural Design
• Rotor Design
• Transmission Design
• Materials Laboratory
• Structural Mechanical Test and Evaluation
• Electrical Design
• Avionics
• Power Generation Systems
• Electro-magnetic Environmental Effects
• Systems Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering

What You'll Bring

• Age 18+
• Entry Requirements:
  • 96 (240 pre 2017) UCAS points or above at A-Level or equivalent, including Mathematics and at least one other STEM subject.
  • GCSE grade B/5 in Maths, plus 5 GCSEs at grade A-C including English Language and Double Science, or equivalent.
• Desired Skills:
  • Knowledge/experience of Engineering
  • Thirst for continuous improvement
  • Eye for detail
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • Good communication skills (written & verbal)
  • Good IT skills

Security Clearance

Successful applicants will be subject to UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, including identity verification, eligibility to work, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the past five years. More sensitive roles may require additional National Security Vetting (NSV).

Benefits

• Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
• Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
• Bonus scheme eligibility for employees at management level and below.
• Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend programme.
• Flexible benefits allowance (up to £500 annually) for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
• Flexible hours with hybrid working options.

About Leonardo

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace.