Customer Services Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 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.

Job Description

Start date: September 2020

Closing date for applications: 1st March 2020

Launch an exciting career by joining our Airbus Apprenticeship Programme! Our Apprentices receive second to none training, gaining the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to enable you to make an immediate contribution when you enter the workforce.

An Airbus Apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to gain qualifications with no fees, whilst acquiring new skills through vocational training, and a regular salary.

Within Customer Services, In-Service Support are responsible for any Airbus aircraft across the whole fleet; to support both current production aircraft and an ageing fleet. Customer Services Engineering Apprentices will provide technical support to both suppliers and internal Customer Services colleagues.

Over the 40 months as a Customer Services Engineering Apprentice you will study with our Educational Training Partner Weston College to achieve two Level 3 Diplomas in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, covering Competence and Knowledge.  Your industry based work takes place at our world leading aircraft manufacturer site in Filton, Bristol.

Tasks

Your first year on the Customer Services Engineering Apprenticeship Programme will be spent completing the Level 2 Foundation course in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. You will then go on to develop your skill and technical knowledge through a combination of college study and on the job work and training.

Alongside your studies you can expect to undertake a number of work placements at Airbus within the following areas of Customer Services:

·  Systems and structural maintenance
·  Service bulletin for modifications
·  Ground support tooling
·  Technical data
·  Spares Engineering

In addition to your work placements and studies, the apprenticeship offers a number of valuable training opportunities covering a variety of subjects (e.g. quality, supply chain, repair solutions, design) as well as ad-hoc project work from a variety of sources worldwide.

Part of the future role of a Customer Services Engineering Apprentice will involve working with suppliers to establish an understanding of capability and manufacturing capacity, and become familiar with the variety of manufacturing techniques.

Skills

As the successful candidate you must be able to demonstrate the following either;

·  Five GCSEs at Grade C or 4, which must include Maths, English Language and Science. If Science was taken as single subjects one of these must be Physics.

Or

·  2 GCSE's at grade C in Maths and English plus a BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering
·  Strong communication skills.
·  Able to work as part of a team.

Please note that you must also include a cover letter as part of your application for this position which demonstrates your interest in aerospace and motivation to join the Apprenticeship Programme with Airbus.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application . We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.

One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It ... Count!

Contact

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email Apprentices@airbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.