Aerospace Manufacturing Mechanical Fitter Apprentice LEONARDO MW LTD

Location

Yeovil, Somerset | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

Our manufacturing Mechanical Fitter apprenticeship is suited for those who are interested in the practical (hands-on) elements of engineering. 

Over the duration of the scheme you will have the opportunity to rotate across a number of placements, completing manufacturing activities, installation, testing / validation, and modification / repair activities on number of different aircraft, with the ultimate aim of moving you into a final placement area based on business requirements and your skills displayed during the apprenticeship.

There may also be an opportunity to work at an offsite location during the apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship will start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by a team building event incorporating all Trainee starts. There will also be a Yeovil College Induction to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established.

The structure of the apprenticeship programme will be as follows:

Placements may include (but not limited to), mechanical manufacturing, aircraft new build, In-service aircraft, aircraft flight side, off site placement in support of the aircraft (or modification).

The training you will be getting

Year 1: Full time at Yeovil College to complete a Level 2 competence qualification in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (practical / workshop based) and a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (knowledge / classroom based). Post-Christmas, there is a possibility of working on-site in your placement at Leonardo Helicopters for 1 day a week.

Year 2: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and starting the Level 3 competence (work related) qualification in Aerospace Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to start the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering qualification (this includes mathematics to AS / A2 level).

Year 3: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and continuing the Level 3 competence (work related) qualification in Aerospace Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to continue the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering qualification (this includes mathematics to AS / A2 level).

Year 4: Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (5 days per week) and completing the Level 3 competence (work related) qualification in Aerospace Manufacturing.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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Salary

£17k per annum