Aerospace Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

About the Apprenticeship

This is a 5-year Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) opportunity at Leonardo Helicopters UK.

You will gain experience in the practical and theoretical aspects of supporting a helicopter fleet, including maintenance, airworthiness, and performance analysis.

The programme involves placements across the Engineering department, with the aim of placing you in a final area based on business needs and your skills.

What You'll Do

• Year 1: Part-time study at Yeovil College for Level 4 BEng Aerospace degree modules (knowledge-based) and upskilling in CAD/AM/Composites and Cobotics. Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters focusing on the Level 4 competence qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing, and EPA portfolio compilation.
• Year 2: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days/week), continuing the Level 4 competence qualification and attending 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 and attending 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 and attending 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 the Level 6 BEng and EPA Honours project. Submit EPA portfolio and undertake EPA professional discussion.

Potential placement areas include:

• 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+
• 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 & 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 Security requirements, including identity verification, eligibility to work checks, criminal record declarations, and employment/education history verification for the past five years. Further National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply for more sensitive roles, with specific residency requirements.

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 and diversity 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 employ over 53,000 people worldwide, with 8,500 in the UK across 9 sites. We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace where diversity sparks creativity and drives innovation.