Key Takeaways
- Earn a competitive starting salary of £19,185 per year.
- Complete a 36-month Craft Aerostructures Apprenticeship in Broughton, working towards Level 3 qualifications.
- Gain hands-on experience in manufacturing aircraft wings, rotating through different production areas.
- Applications close on 15th December 2026.
About the Role
Start date: September 2027 Duration: 36 months Location: Broughton
About Airbus
Ready to build the wings that lift the world? Join Airbus as a Craft Aerostructures Apprentice in Airbus Broughton and play a vital role in manufacturing wings for our A320, A330, and A350 aircraft families. This 36-month program offers valuable hands-on training, recognised qualifications, and a clear path to a rewarding career in aviation.
Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, leading the way in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products across Commercial Aircraft, Helicopters, Defence, and Space sectors. As the global center of excellence for wing manufacturing, our Broughton site delivers over 500 wing sets annually.
What you will be doing
As a Craft Aerostructures Apprentice, you'll immerse yourself in hands-on technical experience in the workplace while completing your academic studies. This program is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on live aircraft. You'll also benefit from our Gen A support network and learning HUB, providing additional support, events, and opportunities for all early career participants.
Year One: Based at Coleg Cambria, Deeside, working towards:
- NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
- City and Guild 2675 Level 2 in In Aircraft engineering
- Level 2 Essential Skills
Year 2 and 3: At the Airbus Broughton site, applying your skills directly to live aircraft projects and assisting in manufacturing the wings for our Single Aisle and Wide body families. You will rotate through various wing production areas every 6 months.
Tasks will include:
- Setting templates and jigs
- Precision drilling and bolting
- Final fitting and assembly of wing box components (e.g., spars, stringers, ribs, pylons, wing skins).
Academic studies will continue on day release, working towards:
- Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Aeronautical Engineering)
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering BTEC L3 Certificate
Upon successful completion, you'll become a skilled aircraft fitter, specialising in the drill-off and assembly of both metallic and composite components to produce the wing box structure. You'll receive a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate.
Requirements
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Achieve a minimum of five GCSEs including:
- Grade C or 4 in Maths (GCSE certificate only - no equivalency accepted)
- Grade C or 4 in English Language (GCSE certificate only - no equivalency accepted)
- 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, preferably in a practical or technical subject).
- Attach your CV (stating predicted or achieved grades) and cover letter.
Passion for learning, enjoyment of hands-on work, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential.
Important Information
- Grades: Offers are conditional upon receiving evidence of required grades 24 hours after results day.
- Security Clearance: Subject to BPSS check. May require UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
- Right to Work: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.
Benefits
- Salary: A competitive starting salary of £19,185
- 35 hours per week
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Success share
- Flexible benefits