Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Quality Engineering Higher Technical Apprenticeship at Airbus in Filton, Bristol.
- Gain a Level 4 qualification in Engineering Manufacturing Technician.
- Earn a starting salary of £23,064 per year, working 35 hours per week with half-day Fridays.
- Applications close on 26 October 2026, with early submission recommended.
About the Role
This is a 4-year apprenticeship starting in September 2027 at Airbus's Filton, Bristol site.
About the Apprenticeship
As a Quality Engineering Higher Technical Apprentice, you will play a crucial part in Airbus's quality assurance mission. You will gain hands-on experience by spending two days a week with quality engineering teams and the remainder of the week pursuing an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 qualification at Weston College.
From your second year, your college time will decrease, allowing more immersion in business projects. You will complete placements within quality engineering and related functions, engaging in activities such as:
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigating problems to ensure permanent solutions.
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Predicting and preventing potential risks or failures.
- Big Data Analysis: Interpreting large datasets for trends and decision-making.
- Design Assurance: Validating designs meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Ensuring quality is built into the product development process.
You will develop an understanding of how quality engineering contributes to aircraft design and delivery, gain experience in a multi-disciplinary team, and learn modern quality methods and digitalisation tools.
Benefits
- Salary: £23,064 per year
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Half day Fridays)
- Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
- Other: Pension, Success share, and many more flexible benefits.
Requirements
To be eligible, you must have:
- A minimum of an A level in Maths and Physics at C or above, OR a Level 3 engineering qualification (BTEC Level 3 Diploma/ Extended Diploma or T level) at Merit or above.
- Five GCSEs at 4/C and above, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate:
- A passion for collaborative, team-oriented environments.
- An interest in finding creative solutions to complex problems.
- A commitment to acting with integrity.
- Persistence and resilience.
- An inquisitive mind with a strong desire to learn.
- High attention to detail.
Application Process
Submit your CV stating your grades (predicted or achieved) and a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for the apprenticeship. You will be subject to BPSS security clearance and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme.
Important Information
- Grades: Offers are conditional on achieving required grades before the apprenticeship start date if predicted.
- Right to Work: Candidates must have legal authorisation to work in the UK for the entire programme duration.
- Levy Funding: Successful candidates must be eligible for levy funding.
- Visa Sponsorship: This apprenticeship does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship.