Apprentice Aircraft Fitter

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Marshall has been training apprentices for over 100 years and we are committed to the development of future talent. If you want the opportunity to become part of this exciting business and help to shape its future then this apprenticeship programme is for you.

Not only will you receive fully funded qualifications you will get real-world, hands-on experience of working in an aerospace engineering environment.

As an Apprentice Aircraft Fitter, you will be expected to develop the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance, repairs and modifications to a variety of aircraft, safely, on time and within budget.

Duties of an Apprentice Aircraft Fitter:

- Attend and engage with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors
- Manage your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship
- Reflect on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard
- Scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing
- Unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components
- Repairs to airframe structures
- All levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors
- Related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery

As a fitter, the role has by necessity, a very high level of quality control in order to maintain the aircraft safely and to regulatory standards. There is a requirement for you to gain a developed understanding of Marshall processes and procedures in order to be compliant with these standards.

The Apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship will be delivered by our very own Marshall Skills Academy. As an Apprentice - Aircraft Fitter working in our Military Aerospace business you will be following the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Fixed and Rotary Wing). More information on this standard can be found on the institute for apprenticeships website. You will gain the following qualifications during the 4 year programme:

- Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace & Aviation Engineering
- Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (technical knowledge qualification)
- Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (competence qualification)

You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career. You will be supported every step of the way by our instructors, mentors, line managers and fellow apprentices.

What are we looking for?
- Motivation for Marshall, the aerospace industry and a career in engineering
- Motivation to complete an apprenticeship - learn on the job
- Desire and aptitude for hands on work and developing technical skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Integrity and ability to take responsibility
- Resilient and copes well with change
- Innovative and able to think of new ideas

Entry requirements
- You must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English Language and Science
- You must not have already completed the level 2 and 3 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section
- In order to receive apprenticeship funding you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements
- You must successfully pass all required medical and security checks if you are offered a place on the apprenticeship programme

How to apply

Why do you want to start a career in this area (e.g. engineering, health & safety, aircraft maintenance) and what interests you about an apprenticeship? (250 words max)

What interests you about Marshall and the work that we do? (250 words max)

We will not pretend it’s an easy option - we will challenge you in every way. But, nothing worth having comes easy. If you think you’ve got what it takes then we would love you to hear from you.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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