Level 3 GKN Aerospace Apprenticeship
GKN AerospaceExpected closing date: Sunday, 28 February 2027
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Key Takeaways
- Earn £15,162 per year while completing a Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician apprenticeship over 4 years.
- Gain hands-on experience in various engineering and manufacturing roles, rotating through different business areas.
- Study at the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College in Filton for the first year, then college one day a week.
- Applications close on 2027-02-28 for a 2027-09-06 start.
About the Role
Build Your Future in Aerospace!
In this diverse role, you’ll be part of a team delivering the future - from building parts and testing systems, to planning tasks and creating work instructions. Along the way, you’ll work with powerful tech and tools - don’t worry, we’ll teach you how! You will gain real transferable skills that matter, from operating advanced machines to turning complex ideas into reality. Your work helps aircraft take flight - it’s exciting, practical, and open to everyone. If you enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and making things happen, this is your launch pad to a powerful future.
Training
Programme Structure:
- Year 1: You’ll spend your first year at the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College in Filton, building the core skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed in years 2&3 - with the right mix of learning, support, and hands-on prep to make it happen.
- Years 2 & 3: You’ll rotate through different areas of the business, gaining hands-on experience and expanding your knowledge along the way. You’ll have regular check-ins with your mentor to track your progress, all while continuing your college studies one day a week.
- Year 4: In your final placement, you’ll focus on one of the pathways, build specialist skills, and complete your final assessments - all leading to your Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician apprenticeship qualification.
What happens at the end
Skilled Aerospace Fitter, Fabricator, Machinist, or Technical Support Technician.
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
- Curiosity
Qualifications
- GCSE English (grade Grade 4 (C) or above) - essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Grade 4 (C) or above) - essential
Key details
- Wage: £15,162 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday. Half day finish on Fridays in your first year. Times to be confirmed.
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Duration: 4 Years
- Start date: 2027-09-06
- Closing date: 2027-02-28
- Apprenticeship standard: Aerospace engineering technician (level 3)
- Training provider: WESTON COLLEGE