Advanced Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Advanced Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician Job title: Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice Location: Humberside Salary: Starting from £15,995 with annual progression through the scheme duration What You’ll Be Doing Complete 15 months of residential training at the Aircraft Maintenance Academy, Humberside Airport, focusing on theory, practical tasks, and simulated aircraft work Work towards City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 qualifications, covering both avionic and mechanical disciplines Undertake platform placement training to prepare for hands‑on vocational experience in the second phase Spend 12 months in vocational training at a BAE Systems or RAF site, contributing to aircraft maintenance or support operations Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the start date due to residential component What qualification will you get Engineering Technician Standard certificate Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Hand skills) Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance Potential CAA CAT A module certificates Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Air Team The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting‑edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world‑class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation. Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Export Control / Security Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels. Qualification Requirements 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science / Technical Subject Seniority level Internship Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr