V03211 - Advanced Apprentice Engineering Technical

Year 1:

You will undertake your training at the Aircraft Maintenance Academy in Humberside. You will complete your Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be trained in both practical and theory-based engineering. You will learn the basics to give you a grounding for completing your placements in engineering. One day a week at college.

Years 2, 3 and 4:

Most placements will be office/home based using computer based tools with interaction with our customers, suppliers and aircraft. You will continue with academic studies and learning, this includes completing a HNC in aeronautical engineering which will require 1 day a week at college. You will complete six placements across various programmes within the Air business. The six placements will give you the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of engineering areas including design, systems, in-service support, flight test, mission systems and integration. You will gain experience on all stages of an aircraft lifecycle, giving you a well-rounded skill set and knowledge base.  In the final 6 months you’ll complete an End Point Assessment, where you’ll create a portfolio of tasks that you’ve completed in your role and present them to an assessor to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you’ve developed throughout the scheme.

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.

Employer Description:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working