Airbus - Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Aerostructures
4 days ago
Belfast
• Start date: September 2026\nLocation: Belfast\nDuration: 36 months *\n\n, • Application closing date: 28th February 2026 - * Please note we may close adverts earlier if we receive a high level of interest for this role so we would strongly encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity!, • Please be aware that if you apply between 18th December 2025 - 5th January 2026 , there will be a slight delay in receiving your invitation to complete the next stage of your application (our online assessment) due to our Company Christmas Shutdown period.*, • Year One*: You will spend the first 12 months of your apprenticeship based at Belfast Met working towards obtaining:, • NVQ Level 2 diploma in Performing Engineering Operations;, • Level 2 Academic Qualification, • Level 2 Essential Skills;\nThis will allow you to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce in the second year.\n\n, • Year 2 and 3*: Your Learning Takes Flight at Belfast! Building on your foundational knowledge, you'll join our world-class team at the Airbus Belfast site. Here, you'll apply your skills directly to live aircraft projects. Your varied tasks will require a range of technical skills. This will include:, • Preparation & Setup: This involves meticulously cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces to ensure proper adhesion and a flawless finish. It also includes accurately mixing paints and preparing spray equipment according to specifications., • Application & Quality: Skillfully applying multiple, even coats of paint using precise techniques, while monitoring environmental conditions. A crucial part of the role is inspecting the finish for quality, making adjustments, and performing touch-ups, all while strictly adhering to safety protocols and equipment maintenance., • Fitting Activities - This would include a placement in our single aisle and wide body business areas to perform fitting activities in our wingbox production areas, these activities will include drilling and installing fasteners.\nYou'll continue your academic studies on day release, working towards:\n\n, • Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma (Aeronautical Engineering), • Level 3 Academic Certificate\nUpon successful completion of your 36-month apprenticeship, you'll become a Skilled Fitter, specialising in the assembly of both metallic and composite components to produce the wing box structure on our world-class A220 aircraft. You'll receive a Modern Apprenticeship Certificate, setting you up for a fantastic career.\n\n, • Requirements *, • In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship you must achieve a minimum of Four GCSE passes in the following subjects: *, • Mathematics: minimum Grade C, • English Language: minimum Grade C, • Science or a Technology based subject minimum Grade C, • DIY projects, • Building and fixing things, • Doing make-up or beauty work, • Tinkering and Tech Projects, • Building models, • Baking or cooking, • Others, • Important Information:*, • GRADES: *Please note: Any offer will be conditional upon us receiving evidence of your required grades in addition to completing all pre-employment checks and online forms., • SECURITY CLEARANCE: *You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role., • RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: *Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the * full duration *of the programme. For more information, please check the Government Website .\nOur apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.\n\n, • AI Guidance: *We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus .