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After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.\nWe love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware thatyou can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.\nBenefits:\nSalary: £23,245\n35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!\nAbout us:\nThe Airbus Engineering Degree Apprenticeship gives you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. Achieve a BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering from Swansea University whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.\nThis unique 40 month programme not only offers you a degree from one of the most highly-recognised engineering institutes in the country, but together with vocational training and placements in design, manufacturing and quality engineering, you will develop excellent engineering skills recognised across the globe.\nYou will be studying towards your degree at Coleg Cambria, which is accredited by our university partner Swansea University, and will have a unique opportunity to couple this learning with practical, industry-based work that will take place at our world leading aircraft manufacturing site in Broughton, (near Chester) North Wales.\nYou will also have the opportunity to work towards your professional accreditation with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status which will set you up for a fantastic engineering career.\nWhat you will be doing:\nDuring years 2 & 3 your scheme will operate with 4 days a week in placements and 1 day a week on academic leave for your degree. On your placement days you will be working on-site at our Wing Manufacturing Centre of Excellence where you’ll work within a range of different teams. The engineering disciplines you will cover include:\nDesign Engineering\nManufacturing Engineering\nQuality Engineering\nAdditionally you will gain vital experience working with other support functions such as finance, supply-chain, procurement, logistics and enablement. You will rotate throughout these 3 disciplines approximately every 12 weeks.\nSome of the work you could be doing includes:\nDesign Engineering\nPerforming design changes to improve Design for Manufacturing of our products, making it more efficient to manufacture and supporting Airbus to deliver for our customers.\nSupporting the analysis activities within the wing structures team on Static Stress, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis utilising hand-calculations & Finite Element Analysis. \nDesigning and analysing proposed solutions to support wing production as daily production support and project based activities including future projects concepts.\nManufacturing Engineering\nWork as a lineside engineer to support build issues with the assembly process, tooling and other industrial aspects.\nWork on future architecture and industrial development projects to improve the way we manufacture the wings of today and tomorrow.\nDevelop new tooling and technologies (e.g. robotics, automation and 3D printing) to improve wing-build by reducing cost, reducing time, and improving efficiency.\nQuality Engineering\nWork lineside to ensure the quality of the product during build. Raise issues and manage multi-functional teams to resolve problems and improve the product quality.\nWork on aircraft modifications and future projects to develop quality control.\nWork within the testing and laboratory facilities to develop materials and processes of the future.\nRequirements:\nIn order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:\n112 UCAS points, made up of A-Level Grade Bminimum in Maths, and Grade Cminimum in Physics or Chemistry, with a further A-Level/AS-Level/BTEC Diploma \nOr\n BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in an Engineering Subject with a minimum grade Distinction (D or DDD) which must include a Distinction in Further Mathematics \nOr\nAccess to HE - Minimum 30 Level 3 credits, with 15 in Maths and 15 in a Science or Technology subject\nOr\nBaccalaureate IB - Minimum H5 grade in Mathematics, and a minimum H3 grade in Physics \nOr\nT Level - Minimum of Merit overall in Engineering & Manufacturing with an additional Level 3 qualification in Mathematics\nAnd\nMinimum Grade4/C or above in English Language and Maths GCSEs\nSuccessful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:\nSubmit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved; \nSubmit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.\nBOOST YOUR APPLICATION:\nWe want to get to know you-not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:\nWhy Airbus and this apprenticeship? What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.\nWhat skills and experience do you bring? Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities. \nImportant Information:\nGRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.\nSECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.\nRIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check theGovernment Website.\nOur apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.\n[redacted] \nContact:\nPlease 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 . Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\n#UK_APP\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAirbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:\nApprenticeship-------\nExperience Level:\nStudentJob Family:\nBy 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.\nAirbus 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.\nAirbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. 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