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Aircraft Workshop - Apprenticeship

BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) LIMITED · FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Location
Waterside PO BOX 365 Speedbird Way
Postcode
UB7 0GB
Salary
£17,339 a year
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
4
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Composites technician (level 3)
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
19 November 2026
Posted
19 October 2026
Vacancy reference
2000059874

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

The initial induction to the business for this Apprenticeship will take place at our London Heathrow Base. For the remainder of the first year, this Apprenticeship will then split between Farnborough College of Technology, where you will study 3 days per week towards a Composite Technician apprenticeship and 2 days on the job training in the Fleet Support Facility workshop at Heathrow, with weekends off. During year one, you will achieve an EAL level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and study towards your knowledge skills and behaviours. You will undertake placements at British Airways Heathrow base to learn practical skills which under pin the formal learning.

In your second year, you will still follow a Monday to Friday pattern, attending college 1 day per week to further cover the knowledge skills and behaviours criteria, with 4 days on the job training at Heathrow.

In your final year you will transition to 4 on/4 off day shift pattern and complete your work-based portfolio of evidence in preparation for the end point assessment which will complete your apprenticeship

Working week

Shift patterns including night, early, late and 12 hour shifts. • You will be required to attend Farnborough College of Technology and must travel or relocate

Skills

Communication skillsPassionStrong self-motivationIntuitiveSafety AwarenessAdaptabilityTechnical aptidue

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5 (B)
Desired
GCSE · English and Science · Grade 9-4 (A*-C)

Training & development

Future prospects

Look to secure a role within British Airways.

Company benefits

  • Part of our apprentice network and community
  • Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups
  • Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students
  • Access to heavily discounted flights and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality

Things to consider

  • You will be required to attend Farnborough College of Technology and must travel or relocate
  •  A passport with at least 12 moths validity is required

About BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) LIMITED

At British Airways, we believe anyone can bring new and original ideas to the table. It’s why we invest in our emerging talent and offer them opportunities to work on projects that sit at the very heart of our airline.

Our Emerging Talent programmes offer a boarding pass to a great future, one where you’ll be able to make an impact right from the moment you join us. If you’re inspired to help shape the future of air travel and you’re ambitious to learn, then we’re ready to help you spread your wings.

Website
careers.ba.com/search-jobs