Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 3-year Aerospace Manufacturing Composites Apprenticeship (Level 3) with Leonardo.
- Gain practical engineering skills through rotations in areas like blade manufacturing, repair, testing, and quality control.
- Combine college-based learning at Yeovil College with on-the-job training.
- Receive a competitive entry salary with increases as you progress, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and flexible working.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This Aerospace Manufacturing Composites apprenticeship is ideal for those interested in the practical, hands-on aspects of engineering. Over three years, you will rotate through various placements within the Dynamics Composites Centre (DCC), manufacturing blades for Leonardo Helicopter aircraft.
Your training will involve time at both Yeovil College and Leonardo Helicopters, with increasing work placements as you progress.
Potential departmental areas include:
- Clean room: Manufacturing of blade products, including the main structural component (blade spar).
- Repairs: Maintenance and repair of in-service blades, including those with battle damage.
- Non Destructive Test (NDT): Testing blades using non-destructive methods.
- Inspection: Checking completed processes against Leonardo Engineering standards.
- DCC Quality Control (QC): Auditing process compliance and investigating non-compliance.
During your apprenticeship, you will:
- Gain knowledge of an engineering business.
- Develop practical engineering skills and understand key processes and technologies.
- Support early careers activities as a STEM ambassador.
An End Point Assessment, as defined in the Apprenticeship Standard, will take place in the final months of the program.
What You'll Bring
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 GCSE grades 4-9 (or A*-C equivalent) in English, Maths, and Science. A higher tier C in Maths is recommended.
Security Clearance:
- Successful applicants will be subject to UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements, including identity verification, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration, and employment/education history verification for the past five years.
- More sensitive roles may require additional National Security Vetting (NSV). Eligibility for SC level vetting generally requires continuous UK residency for the past five years, and DV clearance for ten years, with potential for overseas checks.
Why Join Us
Leonardo offers a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package:
- Time to Recharge: Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi-days per year.
- Secure your Future: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
- Rewarding Performance: Bonus scheme eligibility for employees at management level and below.
- Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Financial reward through a referral programme.
- Tailored Perks: Up to £500 annually for flexible benefits (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, etc.).
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options available.