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Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Engineering Apprenticeship
Airbus Operations Limited · Weston College (UCW), accredited by University of the West of England
Location
Bristol
Salary
£23,245 per year
Duration
4 years and 3 months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
26 October 2026
Vacancy reference
JR10430012
Minimum grades
3 A-Levels grade C/4 or above (preferably Maths, Sciences, IT) OR T Level IT/Digital Merit or above OR BTEC L3 Extended Diploma IT/Digital MMM, AND 4 GCSEs including English Language and Maths grade 4/C or above
About the role
A full degree apprenticeship with no fees, combining academic study at Weston College with vocational training and regular salary at Airbus Filton. You'll achieve a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions while working on innovative software solutions for aircraft design, testing, and optimization. Key activities include contributing to software applications used in aircraft design and manufacturing, participating in all phases of the application development lifecycle, and interfacing with engineers and IT specialists to provide solutions to business needs. The programme offers significant placement flexibility with rotations across engineering departments including Flight Physics, Fuel & Landing Gear Testing, and Digital Airframe.
Requirements
Minimum 3 A-Levels at grade C/4 or above (preferably Maths, Sciences and IT) OR T Level in IT/Digital subject at Merit or above OR BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in IT/Digital subject at minimum MMM grade OR equivalent qualifications/experience subject to validation. AND minimum 4 GCSEs including English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible. Must demonstrate: enjoyment of solving mathematical or science problems through coding, some previous experience of coding and/or Linux/cloud, ability to work well in a team, proactive learning attitude, and ability to manage problems and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Working week
35 hours per week with half day Fridays
Skills
software developmentcodingLinux/cloudproblem-solvingteamworkaircraft design softwaretesting and optimizationapplication development lifecycletechnical communication
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Any (preferably Maths, Sciences, IT) · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Desired
T Level · IT/Digital · Grade Merit
Desired
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma · IT/Digital · Grade MMM
Training & development
Full degree programme leading to BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions delivered by Weston College (UCW) and accredited by University of the West of England. Combines academic study with on-the-job training at Airbus Filton site. Includes participation in all phases of application development lifecycle: research and design, development, testing, implementation and support.
Additional training
Apprentices benefit from significant placement flexibility with rotations across various engineering departments (Flight Physics, Fuel & Landing Gear Testing, Digital Airframe) to develop diverse skill set alongside core technical expertise. BPSS security clearance required; may also require UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on specific role.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you will have achieved a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions degree (Level 6 apprenticeship standard ST0119) with deep technical expertise in digital solutions for aerospace applications, practical experience in software development and engineering problem-solving, and a diverse skill set developed through rotations across multiple engineering departments.
Company benefits
35 hours per week with half day Fridays, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, success share, and flexible benefits. Full degree with no tuition fees. Regular salary of £23,245 per year throughout apprenticeship.
Things to consider
Applicants with existing undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible. Must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Successful candidates must be eligible for levy funding. This apprenticeship role does not meet UK Visas & Immigration minimum requirements for migrant worker sponsorship. Predicted grades offers are conditional on achieving the position's requirements before apprenticeship start date. You can apply for multiple positions at Airbus but can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time.
About Airbus Operations Limited
Airbus is a world-leading aircraft manufacturer with operations in Filton, Bristol. The company is committed to equal opportunities, workforce diversity, and inclusive working environments. Airbus supports flexible working arrangements and innovative thinking across its operations.
Website
www.airbus.comContact email
apprentices@airbus.com
If this one works out
This role is in Bristol. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.