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Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus Operations Limited · Swansea University
Location
Broughton
Salary
£23,245 per year
Duration
3 years
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
26 October 2026
Vacancy reference
JR10427584
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C minimum; A-Level Maths Grade B minimum and Physics or Chemistry Grade C minimum (112 UCAS points); or equivalent BTEC, Access to HE, IB Baccalaureate, or T Level qualifications
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

The Airbus Engineering Degree Apprenticeship gives you the university experience with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. Achieve a BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering from Swansea University whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees. This 40 month programme couples academic learning at Coleg Cambria with practical industry-based work at the world leading aircraft manufacturing site in Broughton, North Wales. You will work within Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams, rotating approximately every 12 weeks. During years 2 & 3, you will work 4 days per week on placements and 1 day per week on academic leave. You will have the opportunity to work towards professional accreditation with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Requirements

Minimum 112 UCAS points with A-Level Grade B minimum in Maths and Grade C minimum in Physics or Chemistry, plus a further A-Level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma; OR BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Subject with minimum grade Distinction (D or DDD) including Distinction in Further Mathematics; OR Access to HE with minimum 30 Level 3 credits (15 in Maths, 15 in Science/Technology); OR IB Baccalaureate with minimum H5 in Mathematics and H3 in Physics; OR T Level with minimum Merit overall in Engineering & Manufacturing plus Level 3 qualification in Mathematics. Additionally: Minimum Grade 4/C or above in English Language and Maths GCSEs. Must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. Subject to BPSS security check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on role.

Working week

35 hours per week with half day Fridays; 4 days per week on-site placement with 1 day per week for academic study during years 2 & 3

Skills

Design EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringQuality EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisStatic Stress AnalysisFatigue and Damage Tolerance AnalysisTooling DevelopmentRobotics and AutomationProject ManagementProblem Solving

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4/C
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Physics or Chemistry · Grade C
Desired
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma · Engineering · Grade Distinction
Desired
Access to HE · Maths and Science/Technology · Grade 30 Level 3 credits

Training & development

You will study towards a BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering degree at Coleg Cambria, accredited by Swansea University. During years 2 & 3, you will operate on a 4 days per week on-site placement schedule with 1 day per week for academic study. You will rotate through Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering disciplines approximately every 12 weeks, gaining experience in design changes, analysis activities, manufacturing processes, tooling development, and quality control. You will also gain experience with support functions including finance, supply-chain, procurement, logistics and enablement.
Additional training
You will have the opportunity to work towards professional accreditation with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. Training will include work with robotics, automation, 3D printing technologies, Finite Element Analysis, and testing and laboratory facilities for materials and processes development.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you will hold a BEng (Hons) degree in Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering from Swansea University and will be positioned to pursue professional engineering accreditation. You will have gained 3 years of practical industry experience in design, manufacturing, and quality engineering at a world-leading aerospace manufacturing facility, with skills recognised across the globe.

Company benefits

35 hours per week with half day Fridays; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Pension; Success share; Flexible benefits; Flexible working arrangements to foster innovative thinking.

Things to consider

If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional on achieving the position's requirements before the apprenticeship start date. You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check and may need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role. There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Airbus apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

About Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus Operations Limited is a world-leading aircraft manufacturing company with a Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at Broughton, North Wales. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.
Website
www.airbus.com
Contact email
apprentices@airbus.com