Early Careers
AirTanker Apprenticeship Schemes
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.
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.
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
This time 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 3-4
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.
Ground Operations
The Ground Operation Apprenticeship is an 18-month placement. During the 18 month you will cover the following modules:
- Introduction to programme, pastoral care, team building, aviation timescales
- Aviation history, compliance & legislation
- Monitoring the wx
- Aviation Systems
- SMS, aviation security & DG
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Reducing aviation hazards
- Resolve multi-faceted aviation issues (this would fit best for the CS element)
- Support the operation
- Disruption, incidents, and emergencies
"The apprenticeship will provide you with Exposure to many and varied elements of the industry, gaining a well-rounded insight into the workings of an airline and how aircraft get from A to B safely and efficiently. Daily interaction with both technical SME's and Flight Crew, you will be given the tools to move your career to the next level"
Work Experience
AirTanker is delighted to offer formalised work experience opportunities to students at local schools; two work experience weeks were held in April and July 2023, as well as several individualised placements.
Applications are considered based on both merit and on a first come, first served basis. The scheme is not advertised, however application forms are sent out to students who write in requesting a placement with us and who evidence a genuine interest in the aviation industry. AirTanker is particularly keen to welcome aspiring engineers who are interested in applying for our engineering apprenticeship scheme.
To apply for work experience, please write into the Talent and Development Manager at careers@uk.airtanker.co.uk.