2025 Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

2025 Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

*****DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED TO DATE WE WILL BE CLOSING ON FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2025. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT***

About Our Offer

• Starting salary for the role is £17,274 per annum with fantastic progression (pay review pending)
• Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, special offers and the ability to purchase additional ‘TUI time off’
• Private medical Insurance, single cover with option to add dependants
• Health and Wellbeing support in five key areas – Financial, Health, Social, Community and Career
• Excellent rates with foreign exchange and discounts with retailers
• Discovery day – time to spend working at a local charity or community
• Investment in your development
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• On completion of the apprenticeship programme a voucher (amount dependent on the apprenticeship level) and an extra day off
• Access to student discount via Totum Apprenticeships
• Network of other apprentices and colleagues
• Workwide Scheme (30 days working abroad)
• Be Rewarded Platform – savings at high street shops, on days out and more
• All the employee networks
• Block release to attend training provider centre

About The Job

• Live maintenance on TUI Airline and third-party aircraft, including minor repairs or modifications, under the direct supervision of certified licensed engineers (as you’ll be working airside, you’ll need to be able to produce a DBS certificate in order to obtain an airside pass)
• Spend time in various departments within TUI Airline to learn and understand how the supporting back-office departments work
• Learn about the importance of health, safety, and security in everything our Engineering teams do
• Develop your engineering skills and knowledge through a combination of on-the-job learning and assignments
• The knowledge and experience you’ll gain will be further enhanced through working at our different airport bases across the UK and Europe
• You'll also work towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship, specialising in the Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician pathway, as well as a Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance qualification

About You

• Brings innovative ideas and insights
• Engages and collaborates with others
• Analytical approach to solving problems and creating solutions
• Natural drive to achieve both individual and business results with a commercial focus
• Great at communicating with others
• Adapts and shows resilience if faced with adversity
• Hunger for learning, with a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or equivalent) in English, Maths, a Science or Resistant Materials qualification and a commitment to gaining both your Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship and your Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance qualification
• Ability to demonstrate a good level of practical hand skills through hobbies and interests
• A passion for engineering, as well an interest in the aviation industry
• Ideally lives within a 30 mile radius of Luton Airport

Civil Aviation Authority – Standard Requirements For All Apprentice Engineers

• Ability to work in confined spaces – movement and agility to gain access to confined spaces such as aircraft fuel tanks and not suffering from claustrophobia
• Ability to work at height, including wearing harness and operating mobile working platforms
• Ability to wear safety masks and pass face fit process and other protective clothing
• Ability to pass an annual medical examination to allow continued work in the hangar environment in compliance with Health and Safety regulations
• Functional skills to interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and carry out complex fault diagnosis on aircraft
• Functional skills to interpret and pass Civil Aviation Authority derived examinations in aeronautical Engineering subjects

TUI UK & Ireland

TUI Group is a leading global tourism group and operates worldwide. The Group is headquartered in Germany. TUI shares are listed on the FTSE 250, an index of the London Stock Exchange, on the regulated market of the Hanover Stock Exchange and on the Open Market segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The TUI Group offers integrated services from a single source for its 27 million customers, 21 million of them in the European national companies.

Our apprenticeship, placement and graduate programmes are essential in ensuring we develop a pipeline of early talent for our UK & Ireland business. We offer opportunities across a number of business areas, ensuring you experience an exciting mix of day-to-day business activities. Working right at the heart of our business – with real responsibilities, and the chance to work on real projects. Youʼllgain a unique insight into our exciting and dynamic industry, with exposure to many other business areas and senior colleagues. Youʼll have lots of fun during your time with us, and weʼll ensure you get the support you need, every step of the way.

How to apply

To apply for this programme and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.