Key Takeaways
- Start a 36-month Craft Air Tool Maintenance Apprenticeship at Airbus Broughton.
- Earn a competitive starting salary of £19,185 per year.
- Gain NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Engineering Maintenance.
- Requires 5 GCSEs including Maths (Grade B/6), English (Grade C/4), and Science (Grade C/4).
- Applications close on 15 November 2026.
About the Role
This 36-month Craft Air Tool Maintenance (ATM) Apprenticeship at Airbus Broughton will see you play a vital role in manufacturing wings for our A320, A330, and A350 aircraft families. You will gain valuable hands-on training, recognised qualifications, and a clear path to a rewarding career in aviation.
What You Will Be Doing
As an ATM Apprentice, you will gain hands-on technical experience while completing academic studies. This program is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on live aircraft. You will also benefit from the Gen A support network and learning HUB.
Year One (Months 1-12)
- Based at Coleg Cambria, Deeside.
- Working towards:
- NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC or City and Guild in Aircraft engineering
- Level 2 Essential Skills
Years Two and Three (Months 13-36)
- Based at Broughton.
- Join the expert team of multi-skilled Air Tool Maintenance Operators.
- Support the production and testing of air tools and apply skills directly to live projects.
- Tasks include:
- Carrying out routine Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs on advanced drilling equipment.
- Machine-specific training may be provided, with potential development onto electrical or mechanical pathways.
- Develop effective troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills.
- Maintain technical specialist equipment, such as programmable logic controllers (PLC) and computerized systems.
- Attend college on day release, working towards:
- Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Engineering Maintenance)
- BTEC Level 3 Award
Upon successful completion, you will become a skilled ATM Operator and receive a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.
Requirements
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must achieve:
- A minimum of five GCSEs, including:
- Grade B or 6 in Maths (GCSE certificate only)
- Grade C or 4 in English Language (GCSE certificate only)
- Grade CC or 44 in Double Award Science OR Grade C/4 in Single award in Physics
- Plus 2 other GCSEs at grade C or 4 (equivalent or higher qualifications may be considered as an alternative to the additional 2 GCSEs).
Application Process
- Apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.
- In your cover letter, explain:
- Why Airbus?
- Why a hands-on apprenticeship?
- Show your hands-on experience (e.g., DIY projects, building/fixing things, tech projects, baking/cooking).
Important Information
- Grades: Any offer will be conditional upon receiving evidence of required grades by August 31, 2027.
- Security Clearance: You will be subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check and may need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
- Right to Work: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. Apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship.
Benefits
- Salary: A competitive starting salary of £19,185 per year.
- Hours: 35 hours per week (standard working day or double-day shift pattern, with half day Fridays).
- Holiday: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Pension
- Success share
- Flexible benefits