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Dowty Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice, 2027 intake

GE Aerospace · University of the West of England (UWE)
Location
Gloucester
Salary
Competitive
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aerospace Engineering
Start date
1 January 2027
Application deadline
1 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R5040779
Minimum grades
112 UCAS points, A-Levels grade BBC or above (including Maths and STEM subject), or BTEC Extended Diploma grade DMM or above; GCSE/Functional Skills Maths and English grade C/4 or above

About the role

You will work within multiple engineering disciplines for the design and manufacture of aircraft propellers. This is a broad-based programme offering a wide range of activities to build well-rounded engineers with well-developed interpersonal and team-working skills. Dowty Propellers, part of GE Aerospace Systems, is a leading supplier of advanced technology, composite-bladed propeller systems for a wide range of regional turboprop and military transport aircraft. The BEng Hons degree structured programme is aimed at gaining a variety of competencies required for a successful career in engineering.

Requirements

Minimum of 112 UCAS points via 3 A-Levels at grade BBC or above (including Mathematics and another STEM-based subject e.g., Physics/Electronics/Computing or similar), BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at grade DMM or above, or equivalent qualification with appropriate Mathematics content. Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths accepted). Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance required and must be maintained.

Skills

mechanical designcomposites designmechanical analysisstress analysisaero-acousticscontrolselectronicssystems engineeringmanufacturing engineeringteam-workinginterpersonal skills

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Mathematics · Grade B
Essential
A Level · STEM subject (Physics/Electronics/Computing or similar) · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 4
Desired
Degree · Any · Grade 2:1

Training & development

Delivered onsite at UWE 2 to 3 days per week in years 1 and once per week in years 2-4. The programme consists of: Enrolment in the BEng Hons Aerospace Engineering degree at the University of The West of England (Bristol); A series of work placements within engineering teams to gain skills and experience on front line projects covering mechanical design, composites design, mechanical analysis, stress analysis, aero-acoustics, controls, electronics and systems engineering and manufacturing engineering; Support from technical and pastoral mentors from both Dowty and the university.
Additional training
Numerous opportunities to participate in enrichment activities, local school engagement, the GE apprentice network and various external events such as the Cheltenham Science Festival, Imagineering, Go4SET, GirlsGetSET and the K'Nex Challenge.
Future prospects
Participants will graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Aerospace Engineering. The programme provides an excellent gateway into the wider world of advanced aerospace engineering.

Company benefits

Non-contributory Pension, Life Assurance, Group income protection, Private medical cover, Holiday equivalent to 26 days with flexible option to buy or sell. FlexChoice flexible benefits plan giving freedom, choice, and flexibility in the way benefits are received.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, they invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. Respect for people is core to their culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, their proprietary lean operating model.
Website
www.geaerospace.com
Contact email
Apprenticeship.Queries@geaerospace.com