Aircraft Mechanical Helicopter Aviation Apprentice

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Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

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Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

PLEASE NOTE - It is AHUK policy to require all applicants to demonstrate they have the right to remain and to work in the UK.

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

Aircraft Mechanical Helicopter Aviation Apprentice Shawbury - UK Military Flying Training System (Rotary Wing)
Reports to UK MFTS (RW) Maintenance Operations Manager and Training Manager

In November 2020 AIRBUS Helicopters are going to recruit 4 new apprentices.

·  4 for Mechanical Helicopter Aviation, (B1).

The last day for application is 23rd October 2020

Minimum  age is 18 to work at RAF Shawbury

The apprenticeship is open to UK citizens and certain EEC/EU citizens subject to ESFA rules.

The Apprenticeship takes 4 years to get a B1.3, so those taken in November 2020 would normally be looking to get their UK Part 66 licences towards the end of 2024.

We are looking for vibrant people with a genuine interest in aviation engineering who can display a good knowledge of English, maths and science, specifically physics, with a minimum grade 6 at GCSE for each of these subjects.

Successful applicants will spend their first and third years mainly at a Part 147 approved organisation (aviation technical college) covering hand skills, basic mechanical, avionic principles and Part 66 aviation modules. Finally achieving a CAT A licence, L2, L3 and L4 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering and Cat B1.3 (Mechanical) or B2 licence (Avionics).

Workplace training will be conducted at AIRBUS Helicopters Shawbury on the Line and Maintenance hangars for work experience and mentoring as arranged by the Training Department.

The successful applicant would need to be able to make their own way to Shawbury for daily work and Cirencester (Part 147 approved organisation) for training in Year 1 and 3.

We have a duty to provide all apprentices with the best start to their chosen career path within the aviation industry. The apprentice program that has been successfully run at AHUK for a number of years, is seen by others outside of AHUK, as the pinnacle of how an aviation apprentice scheme should be conducted, and we at MFTS intend to build upon this success.

Please note this vacancy will close on 23rd October 2020  After this date the applications will then be reviewed, Feedback will be given and Interviews will be arranged. Please direct any questions relating to this job posting to carmel.jones@airbus.com  in the first instance.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.