Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice

As a Degree Apprentice, you’ll:

Rotate through specialist teams across Airframe, Design & Stress, Systems Integration, Quality, Support Engineering, and Advanced Manufacturing Be involved in the full lifecycle of aerospace systems and products – from design and development, to testing, qualification, and in-service support Learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings, reports, and computer-generated models Collaborate with engineers from across multiple disciplines. Develop problem-solving skills to design, test, validate, and improve engineering solutions Spend your first year at Weston College working towards your Level 2 qualification, before moving on site in Bristol from Year 2, where you’ll progress through your Level 4 and Level 6 qualifications Contribute to STEM outreach and community projects — because engineering isn’t just about technology, it’s about people too

You’ll gain knowledge and skills in:

Aerospace systems, aeronautical sciences, and material sciences Engineering processes and practices (mechanical, electrical, electronic systems) Analytical methods and engineering mathematics Regulatory, environmental, and quality standards Real-world engineering skills such as planning, testing, inspection, production, and lifecycle management The importance of sustainability, safety, and teamwork in real projects

Training:

Year 1: College-based learning, combining a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with hands-on foundational training in engineering.

Years 2–4: Rotate across different technical departments at GKN sites, gaining real-world industry experience while continuing your university studies (day release).

Training Outcome:

Career Opportunities: On successful completion, apprentices can progress into exciting roles such as: Design Engineer, Analysis Engineer, Technology Engineer, Materials & Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineer.

Employer Description:
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Exact Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Team working,Innovation,Interest in engineering,Collaborative,Ownership,Curiosity,Proactivity