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Digital & Technology Solutions Plant Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus Operations Limited · Bangor University
Location
Broughton
Salary
£23,245 per year
Duration
3 years
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
26 October 2026
Vacancy reference
JR10427966
Minimum grades
A-Levels: grade C/4 or above (minimum one in Maths, Sciences, or IT); GCSEs: grade 4/C or above in Maths and English Language. Alternative qualifications accepted: BTEC L3 Extended Diploma (MMM grade), Access to HE Diploma (Merit level), or Welsh Baccalaureate (H grades).
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

A degree apprenticeship combining on-the-job training at Airbus Broughton with university-based learning on day release. You'll work on data analytics projects, digital tool development, product development, custom software solutions, and end-to-end project management across engineering, design, quality, operations, cyber security, IT solutions and help desk teams. The apprenticeship integrates workplace experience with academic study, with industry-based work directly contributing to your degree.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 A-Levels grade C/4 or above (including one in Maths, Sciences, or IT), or BTEC L3 Extended Diploma (MMM grade), or Access to HE Diploma (Merit level), or Welsh Baccalaureate (H grades). GCSEs grade 4/C or above in Maths and English Language. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible. Must demonstrate digital savviness, self-motivation, strong communication skills, flexibility, and organizational skills. Technical knowledge of Python, SQL, JavaScript, Power BI, Tableau, or cloud platforms beneficial but not required. Must have current legal authorization to work in the UK.

Working week

35 hours per week with half day Fridays

Skills

Data AnalyticsCyber SecurityIT Service Delivery ManagementOperations DigitalisationAutomationSoftware DevelopmentInformation ManagementProject ManagementPythonSQLJavaScriptPower BITableauGoogle CloudAWSAzureCommunicationSelf-motivationOrganizational Management

Required qualifications

Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade C/4
Essential
A Level · Sciences · Grade C/4
Essential
A Level · IT · Grade C/4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4/C
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4/C
Desired
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma · Maths, Science or IT/Digital · Grade MMM
Desired
Access to HE Diploma · Maths, Science or IT · Grade Merit
Desired
Welsh Baccalaureate · Maths, Science or IT · Grade H

Training & development

On-the-job training at Airbus Broughton combined with university-based learning at Bangor University on day release over 3 years. Training includes data analytics projects, digital tool research and development, product development initiatives, custom software development, and end-to-end project management. Exposure to multiple teams including engineering, design, quality, operations, cyber security, IT solutions, help desk, HR, facilities management, recruitment, and finance.
Additional training
Day release study at a college in North Wales. Experiential learning events throughout the programme. Work-based experiences directly contribute to degree completion.
Future prospects
Upon completion, you will achieve a fully-funded BSc (Hons) in Applied Data Science degree combined with three years of real-world industry experience in digital solutions and applied data science, positioning you for advanced roles in technology and data analytics.

Company benefits

£23,245 annual salary; 35 hours per week with half day Fridays; 25 days holiday plus bank holidays; Pension; Success share; Flexible benefits; Fully funded BSc (Hons) degree with zero fees; Full university experience combined with real-world industry expertise.

Things to consider

You will be subject to BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check and may need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control depending on the role. This apprenticeship requires day release study travel to a college in North Wales. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible. Only one offer can be progressed at a time if applying to multiple Airbus positions. No visa sponsorship available.

About Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a world-leading aircraft manufacturer committed to workforce diversity, inclusive working environments, flexible working arrangements, and equal opportunities for all.
Website
www.airbus.com/
Contact email
apprentices@airbus.com