Apprentice - Mechanic Maintenance Heathrow
British AirwaysExpected closing date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Apprenticeship programme to become a Mechanic Maintenance at British Airways.
- Based at London Heathrow with potential placements at other UK operational bases.
- Salary of £16,000 per year.
- Applications close on 19 November 2026.
- Start date in Autumn 2027.
About the Role
The Programme
You’ll work alongside and learn from some incredibly talented mechanics and engineers. Under supervision, you’ll develop your skills performing servicing and maintenance tasks on aircraft or components, in a real job. Over a series of placements, you’ll work on different aircraft fleets.
The induction to the business for this Apprenticeship will take place at our London Heathrow base, which is where you will work during your apprenticeship, alongside our engineers with the potential to be placed in one of our other UK operational bases. You’ll study your apprenticeship with one of our selected training providers under Apprenticeship Standard and your End Point Assessment.
About You
- Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Maths, English and Science GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 (A* - C) is desirable but not crucial (predicted grades accepted).
- Strong communicator with an awareness for safety.
- Self-starter and the ability to adapt to change.
- Genuine passion for engineering and aviation.
Note: If you are already studying towards or have studied an engineering qualification, you are unable to apply for this scheme. Following your application, we will conduct a skills scan of your experience and prior qualifications to check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding.
What's in it for you?
- Part of the British Airways apprentice network and community.
- Involvement in our ambitious sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups.
- Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges for partnership charities.
- Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, motivate and coach students.
- Heavily discounted flights.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
Further Information & Next Steps
- All sections of your application need to be complete, including all online tests, by the deadline.
- Due to high volumes of applications, you may only apply for one apprenticeship programme.
- If you are successful with the initial application, you will be invited to complete a short video interview within a given timeframe.
- If you fail to submit by the deadline, your application will be automatically withdrawn.
Recruitment Process and Timelines
- Step 1: Click apply to visit our Discover & Prep hub. Complete a Pre-Application Task.
- Step 2: Begin your application after completing the Discover & Prep hub activities.
- Step 3: Complete online assessments.
- Step 4: Video Interview (November).
- Step 5: Assessment Centre (January/February 2027).