Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Programme title: Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Level: 3
Salary: £20,800
Location: Staverton, Gloucestershire
Application closing date: 8th June 2025
Assessment centre date: 9th July 2025
Programme start date: 8th September 2025

Join a vital team dedicated to maintaining the airworthiness of emergency service aircraft. Our comprehensive 5-year Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship will give you the skills, qualifications, and hands-on experience to excel in the aviation industry.

About the programme
Join an exciting aviation engineering environment dedicated to supporting helicopter emergency services.  On this programme, you'll train to become a fully licensed engineer, responsible for the airworthiness of critical air ambulances that help the public when they’re most in need.

During the first year, you'll embark on a 9-month residential course at Kemble Airfield, Gloucestershire, studying towards CAA Part 66 CAT A Modules. This will include both theoretical and practical training. 

The remaining time will be spent at our facility at Gloucestershire Airport. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks, including maintenance inspections, component changes, engine module reassemblies, sheet metal work, and avionics maintenance and repairs.

Additionally, you'll handle administration tasks associated with aircraft maintenance.

Your education/training
In addition to on-the-job experience, you’ll receive formal training both at Kemble Airfield and Babcock’s Onshore facilities. You’ll work towards completing the CAA Part 66 CAT A Modules through LRTT, laying the foundation for a career as a licensed rotary-wing aircraft engineer.

Future prospects
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you’ll be eligible to apply for your CAA B Licence, qualifying you as a fully licensed engineer on rotary-wing aircraft. You may also have the opportunity to undertake higher-level qualifications to further your career within Babcock across a variety of roles and functions.

What you’ll need
•    A minimum of four GCSEs (A-C) or (4-9) or equivalent including English, Maths, and a Science subject.
•    Studying for, awaiting results or have passed A-Levels, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or similar in a STEM subject.
•    To live or permanently relocate within 45 minutes of Gloucestershire Airport (GL51 6SP) for the 5-year duration of the apprenticeship.
•    A passion for aviation and engineering is a must, and any experience with mechanical or electrical equipment would be an advantage.
•    You must hold a valid passport to be able to travel unrestricted across our network and successfully pass a CRB check.
•    Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).. For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you’ll get
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:
•    Fully funded qualification
•    Personal development training and opportunities
•    Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
•    Competitive pension scheme
•    Employee share scheme
•    Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real-world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face-to-face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates
Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.