Apprentice Aircraft Engineers - AirTanker

• Location: Oxfordshire
• Job Type:Permanent

Aeronautical Engineering Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to join a 4-year apprenticeship programme, leading to a nationally recognised Level 3 apprenticeship qualification in Aeronautical Engineering.

For the first 9 months, you will spend your time with our training partner Resource Group studying for your UK CAA Part-66 Category A1 Licence modules, coupled with hands on practical experience in dedicated workshops and a training hangar facility. You will be accommodated by AirTanker in fully funded lakeside lodges at the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester.

Months 10-48 will be spent with AirTanker based at RAF Brize Norton, furthering the skills you have developed with Resource Group and gaining valuable maintenance experience for you to be able to complete your Level 3 NVQ portfolio and achieve End Point Assessment. Years 3 and 4 you will be assigned to a dedicated shift, to gain a deeper understanding of the Airbus A330 Line and Base Maintenance environments under the direct supervision of a qualified Mentor and Engineer.

AirTanker offer an exciting engineering career path and upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship, there may be opportunities as a fully qualified Technician with our Line and Base Maintenance teams, as a fully qualified Technician with future Licensed Technician and potential Shift Management prospects. In addition, we offer the ability to see the world in a way that few people experience, as an RAF Sponsored Reservist. Life as a Sponsored Reservist role presents an exciting and unique opportunity to combine both a civilian and a RAF military career.

Whatever you decide, AirTanker is dedicated to investing in your future!

Job Responsibilities

• To complete a programme of Foundation Training including a portfolio of evidence to the standard required by the Level 3 NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering.
• To become proficient in the application and use of a wide range of hand tools and test equipment.
• Gain experience in aircraft maintenance activities as directed by the appointed Mentor under the supervision of a Technician or Certifying B1/B2Licenced Engineer.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, company procedures and the approved documentation.
• Control of any material or company equipment provided for the task and the cleanliness of the working area.
• Be personally responsible for delivering a safe service in all facets of the role in line with the requirements of the ATrS SMS, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. This Includes maintaining awareness of the company safety and quality policies and the applicable hazard analysis.
• If in possession a full UK driving licence, drive and/or operate company provided MTGSE as appropriate and on successful completion of an approved training course.

The Individual

• You must have the right to work and live in the UK.
• You must have been fully resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at Grade C/Grade 4 or above including English, Maths and a Science related subject.
• Possess a good level of problem solving skills.
• No prerequisite experience necessary but a demonstrable interest in engineering through school or hobby interests.
• UK Passport and the ability to pass a full company security vetting process.
• I.T literate and be familiar with Microsoft Office software.
• Aptitude for practical engineering skills.
• The ability to work as a team member and possess good interpersonal, communication and literacy skills.

The Reward

Working with like-minded people, you’ll also find a warm welcome here at the AirTanker community. We have an annual diary of organised events from Station family days and summer festivals to a social scene that has gone from strength-to-strength as we have grown. We will earn your commitment, offering you a unique opportunity to play a crucial part in a pioneering service that is working to deliver unparalleled support to the RAF and UK armed forces.

On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive;

• Milestone bonus payments
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Local Gym Discount
• Plane Saver (Credit Union)
• Adventure training opportunities
• Organised historical military Battlefield tours

About AirTanker

AirTanker was established in 2008 to deliver Voyager, the RAF’s new air-to-air refuelling and air transport aircraft. Working alongside full time RAF personnel and Reservists, we blend the best of civil and military aviation expertise to carry out our mission.

As we continue to evolve, develop and grow, we recognise the valuable contribution provided by our people. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate the high level of passion, flexibility and motivation that we do. We are a unique and complex airline, with a diverse workforce, and are looking for people who will thrive in our environment.

We are proud to invest in our people, employee wellbeing and our vision to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

Joining AirTanker could be the best decision you make!

For more information on AirTanker, please visit our website: www.AirTanker.co.uk

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of AirTanker Services are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful. All prospective employees of AirTanker, specifically those who apply for safety sensitive roles, may be subject to pre-employment/ pre-commencement drug and alcohol testing. All crew members, upon employment with AirTanker or shortly before, will be testing for controlled substances.

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Note to recruitment agencies: AirTanker operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any AirTanker employees.