Electromechanical Engineering (Manufacturing) Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description:

Start date: September 2026

Location: Filton Bristol

Duration: 4 years and 3 months

University: Weston College and the University of the West of England

Degree: BEng (Hons) Electromechanical Engineering

Standard: Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering with Electromechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - ST0025 Manufacturing Engineer Level 6

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: 21674

35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

About us:

Are you ready to innovate and connect If youre passionate about developing environmentally sustainable aircraft and thrive on collaboration our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is for you. Were looking for Apprentices interested in studying a degree in Electromechanical Engineering to be able to specialise in the integration of mechanical electronic and electrical engineering systems to pioneer the future of aircraft systems.

Your journey begins with a nine-month vocational foundation diploma. Afterward youll join our experts at Filton diving into real engineering work on our Commercial Aircraft Programmes. Youll be assigned to a department with incredible career potential including:

• Windtunnel

• Landing Gear Systems

• Fuel & Inerting Systems

• Electromagnetic Hazards and Lightning Direct Effects

• Landing Gear and Fuel Systems Testing including SAF & Hydrogen

We empower our apprentices with significant placement flexibility. Youll not only gain deep technical expertise within your core area but also develop a diverse skill set through rotations in various engineering departments. This unique blend of academic study on-the-job experience and training ensures youre well-equipped for a successful and impactful career.

What you will be doing:

Our Engineering Degree Apprenticeship offers a full degree with no fees plus vocational training with a regular salary. Airbus is leading the way with this unique 4 year programme through which you will achieve a BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) EAL Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (Development Competence) and work towards a professional IEng level award.

As an Apprentice Engineer the type of placements you will undertake may include:

• Aircraft Architecture and Integration

• Design

• Simulation

• Stress and Fatigue

• Systems Installation Safety Analysis

• Research and Technology

• Certification

• Ground and Flight Test

• In Service Support

• Digital (e.g. coding AI Machine Learning Data Analytics)

You will also develop the following:

• Project Management through placements in Chief Engineers or other departments

• Business and Financial knowledge

• Leadership Skills through working on projects with a broad range of people

Requirements:

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship you must have a minimum of:

• 112 UCAS points or above: 3 A Levels BBC or above which must include Maths at B or above AND Physics or Chemistry at C or above with a further A-level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma

OR

• BTEC Extended Diploma: Aeronautical Engineering Advanced Manufacturing in Engineering Construction and the Built Environment Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering Land-based Technology Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Operations and Maintenance Engineering - minimum grade DMM or D (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)

OR

• T Levels Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering and Manufacturing additional qualification in Maths at Level 3 preferable but not essential.

AND

• GCSE Maths and English (Language and Literature) Minimum of Grade 5/B

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

• Natural curiosity and excitement to explore and to work in a dynamic and changing environment

• Ability to manage problems and communicate effectively to resolve them in a fast paced environment

• Passion about Aerospace and shaping the sustainable future of the civil aircraft market

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.

We also offer other alternative degree pathways such as Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships if interested please apply to those opportunities directly through the relevant job advert.

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Company:

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.