Airbus - Craft Plant Apprenticeship - Aerostructures
9 hours ago
Belfast
Job Description: Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.* Start date: September 2026 Location: Belfast Duration: 36 months 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! Salary: A competitive starting salary of £15,975.44 36 hours per week // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits! * About us: Ready to build the wings that lift the world? Join Airb us as a Craft Engineering Apprentice at our site in Belfast and play a vital role in manufacturing wings for our A220 aircraft. This 36-month programme offers valuable hands-on training, recognised qualifications, and a clear path to a rewarding career in aviation. At Airbus, we believe a diverse workforce drives innovation. Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. 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 centre of excellence for A220 wing manufacturing, our Belfast site delivers over 70 wing sets each year. Our apprenticeship programme is carefully designed to give you valuable practical training alongside your academic studies, setting you up for success and helping your career truly fly. With over 157,000 employees worldwide and as the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe, Airbus is at the forefront of the aviation industry. During your apprenticeship you will work alongside our experienced engineers and quality team to support you to complete the work safely and efficiently What you will be doing: As a Craft Apprentice you’ll immerse yourself for the first 12 months of the programme learning the foundational skills required for building aircraft. While completing your academic studies the course will also cover an element of mechanical fitting activities. This programme is designed to equip you with valuable qualifications and competencies to work directly on aircraft components. This 36-month apprenticeship is structured to maximise your learning and impact: or 5 in Math. Essential Skills, Key Skills or City & Guilds, at the appropriate level, will also be considered as acceptable equivalents. Applicants should be aware that the selection of successful candidates will be made in accordance with the eligibility criteria for the funding of the Apprenticeships NI 2021 program, as set out by the Department for the Economy. * BOOST YOUR APPLICATION We want to get to know you -not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter: * Why Airbus? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? Is it our aircraft, innovation, global impact, or something else? Let us know what interests you about our work and why we stand out to you. * Why a hands-on apprenticeship? Why do you want to learn by doing? We’d love to hear what draws you to practical, skills-based learning. * Show your hands-on experience. In your CV or cover letter, include any hands-on activities or hobbies where youve used practical skills. These could be things like: 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 Airbus Belfast LimitedEmployment Type:Apprenticeship-------Experience Level:StudentJob Family:By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. xjlbheb Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.