Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
Quality Engineering Apprenticeship
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Job Description
Job Description:
Start date: September 2026
Location: Filton Bristol
Duration: 4 years and 3 months
University: Weston College
Qualification: Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4
Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
Benefits:
Salary: 21507
35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!
About us:
Launch an exciting career by joining our Airbus Apprenticeship programme. Our Apprentices receive industry-leading training and support to gain the necessary skills knowledge and experience to enable them to make an immediate contribution within the aerospace industry.
Quality Engineering is a vital transnational team within Airbus Commercial Aircraft. We ensure the highest quality assurance standards driving the development of cutting-edge designs and technologies for both our new aircraft programs and existing product lines.
We collaborate closely with our engineering teams to ensure our products consistently meet all regulatory requirements uphold stringent safety standards and safeguard Airbuss global reputation.
An apprenticeship in Quality Engineering offers a unique opportunity to work across all Airbus Commercial Aircraft programs. Youll gain invaluable insights into the entire lifecycle of passenger aircraft freighters and private jets from development and production to in-service processes. Starting your career in Quality Engineering provides a broad foundation setting you up for excellent progression opportunities throughout Airbus.
What you will be doing:
Right from the start of your apprenticeship youll gain hands-on experience by spending two days a week with our quality engineering teams at the Airbus facility in Filton (Bristol). For the remainder of the week youll attend Weston College to pursue an Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 qualification.
From your second year onwards your time at college will progressively decrease allowing you to immerse yourself more fully in impactful projects and activities within the business.
Throughout your apprenticeship youll complete a variety of placements within quality engineering and related functions. Youll engage in crucial quality assurance activities such as:
Root cause analysis and problem-solving
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Big data analysis
Design assurance
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
Youll develop a deep understanding of how quality engineering contributes to the successful design and delivery of modern commercial airliners. Youll gain experience working as part of a large multi-disciplinary and transnational team at the forefront of aerospace engineering learning to apply the latest quality methods and leverage modern digitalization tools.
Requirements:
In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship you must have a minimum of:
96 UCAS points including a minimum of Grade C in A-Level Mathematics and two other A-levels in science-based subjects
OR
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in an engineering subject at a minimum grade of MMM
OR
T-Level in an engineering subject at a minimum grade of Merit
AND
GCSE Maths and English Language Minimum of Grade 4/C
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.
BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:
We want to get to know younot just your grades or school background so tell us on your cover letter:
Why Airbus and this apprenticeship
What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us What is it about our company our values or the future of aerospace that excites you We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.What skills and experience do you bring
Think about projects hobbies or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects academic work and extracurricular activities.
Important Information:
GRADES: If you are on predicted grades your offer will be conditional to achieving the positions requirements before the apprenticeship start date.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. For more information please check the Government Website.
LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding.
Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
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 Use of AI Guidance.
Contact:
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:
Apprenticeship-------
Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
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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. Wherever possible we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Employment Type
Full-Time
