Virgin Atlantic Engineering Apprenticeship 2025

Gaining a solid foundation in aircraft maintenance from some of the most expert professionals in the industry Working alongside our best-in-the-business engineering team on our fleet of state-of-the-art aircraft while developing your dexterity and communication skills Experiencing the day-to-day live operations at our Heathrow maintenance facility, as well as offsite learning and assessments (including exams in Maths, English and Physics)

Training:
The course runs for 24 month at our London Heathrow Hangar, and once completed, you’ll graduate as an A Licenced Aircraft Engineer After that, it’ll be time to put all your training into practice. The sky really is the limit

Training Outcome:
Your complete the scheme with more than just a sense of achievement, with a Cat A licence in aircraft maintenance engineering In return for your hard work, we’ll be on hand every step of the way to make sure you gain the skills you need to launch a career in aviation engineering

Employer Description:
Richard Branson founded Virgin Atlantic in 1984 with the intention of shaking up the aviation industry. Since then, we’ve grown from a small team, one 747 plane and a single route, to a global network that employs thousands of wonderful people worldwide. We’re not just your average airline. When it comes to our people, they’re a passionate lot, united in creating something different. It’s always been like this. It’s in our DNA, and it was ignited within us from the moment we started flying.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm but a degree of flexibility will be required.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience