Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

• Start Date: September 2027
• Location: Filton, Bristol
• Duration: 4 years and 3 months
• University: Weston College and University of the West of England
• Degree: BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
• Apprenticeship Standard: ST0010 Aerospace Engineer Level 6

About Airbus

Airbus is seeking passionate individuals to innovate and connect in the development of environmentally sustainable aircraft. This Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers a full degree with no fees and vocational training with a regular salary.

What You Will Be Doing

Your journey begins with a nine-month vocational foundation diploma. You will then join experts at Filton, working on Commercial Aircraft Programmes in departments such as:

• Wing Structures
• Landing Gear
• Fuel & Inerting Systems
• Flight Physics

Through this 4-year programme, you will achieve a BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering, a Level 2 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, a Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and work towards a professional IEng level award.

Placements may include:

• Architecture and Integration
• Design (for Wing structures and/or systems installation)
• Simulation
• Analysis (Static Stress and Fatigue & Damage Tolerance)
• Systems Installation Safety Analysis
• Research and Technology
• Certification
• Ground and Flight Test
• In Service Support
• Digital (e.g. coding, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Optimization, Methods and tools)
• Materials, Processes and Test
• Wing Structures Repairs

You will also develop skills in:

• Project Management
• Business and Financial knowledge
• Leadership Skills

Benefits

• Salary: £23,245 per year
• Hours: 35 hours per week with half days on Fridays
• Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Other Benefits: Pension, Success Share, and flexible benefits.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, you must have a minimum of:

• UCAS Points: 112 points or above (3 A Levels BBC or above, including Maths at B or above AND Physics or Chemistry at C or above, with a further A-level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma).
• OR BTEC Extended Diploma: Aeronautical Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing in Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Land-based Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations and Maintenance Engineering - minimum grade DMM or D (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering).
• OR T Levels: Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering and Manufacturing (additional qualification in Maths at Level 3 preferable but not essential).
• AND GCSEs: Maths and English (Language and Literature) – Minimum of Grade 5/B.

Successful candidates will also need to demonstrate:

• A CV stating grades (predicted or achieved).
• A Cover Letter highlighting passion and suitability.
• Natural curiosity and excitement for a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage problems and communicate effectively.
• Passion for Aerospace and shaping the sustainable future of the civil aircraft market.

Application Information

• Application Closing Date: 26 October 2026. Early submission is recommended as the advert will close once sufficient applications are received.
• CV and Cover Letter: Required to highlight grades, passion, and suitability.
• Security Clearance: BPSS check required; UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control may also be needed.
• Right to Work: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
• Levy Funding: Successful candidates must be eligible for levy funding.
• AI Guidance: Please read the provided guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment.
• Contact: For adjustments or further information, email apprentices@airbus.com.