Apprentice Aerospace Engineer

☞ Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group

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Update day: 11-06-2024

Location: Cambridge East

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Job type: Full-time

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Company Description
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) is one of the largest independent aerospace and defence companies in the world, with a reputation for innovation and excellence in engineering.
Part of the 110-year-old Marshall Group of Companies, we offer exceptional capabilities in the conversion, modification, maintenance and support of civil and military aircraft, defence vehicle engineering, composite solutions and the provision of sophisticated container systems and tactical shelters.
We are driven by one over-riding purpose: To Protect People in Critical Situations.
A talented team of 1800 colleagues located across the UK, Canada, Europe and the UAE, we pride ourselves on our shared sense of purpose and our ability to solve challenges that others simply can’t.
We have ambitions to develop our world-leading presence further. So if you want to be part of an organisation where people really matter, this could be the opportunity for you to get involved and make your mark.
Marshall has been training apprentices for over 100 years and we are committed to the development of future talent. If you want the opportunity to become part of this exciting business and help to shape its future then this apprenticeship programme is for you.
Not only will you receive fully funded qualifications you will get real-world, hands-on experience of working in an aerospace engineering environment.
As an Apprentice Aerospace Engineer, you will be expected to develop the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance, repairs and modifications to a variety of aircraft, safely, on time and within budget. You will then use this knowledge to move into the Engineering and design teams with the potential of completing further qualifications. After your initial apprenticeship this will become an office based role.
Duties of an Apprentice Aerospace Engineer:
  • Attend and engage with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors
  • Manage your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship
  • Reflect on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard
  • Scheduled aircraft maintenance and servicing
  • Unscheduled aircraft maintenance including defect rectification to aircraft systems and components
  • Repairs to airframe structures
  • All levels of modifications to aircraft structures, systems and interiors
  • Related duties, including operation of ground equipment, assistance in aircraft movements and aircraft delivery
  • Liaise with the shop floor to assess damage and how practical repair schemes can be designed
  • Use specification data to design repairs including material selection, stress calculations and inspection requirements
  • Design modifications for airframe or avionic systems
  • Use several computer-based design tools and prototyping
  • Work within a project team to transfer requirements into deliverable products.
The Apprenticeship
Your apprenticeship will be delivered by our very own Marshall Skills Academy. As an Apprentice - Aerospace Engineer working in our Aerospace business you will start by following the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard. More information on this standard can be found on the institute for apprenticeships website. You will gain the following qualifications during your first 3 years:
  • Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace & Aviation Engineering
  • Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (technical knowledge qualification)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (competence qualification)
You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career. You will be supported every step of the way by our instructors, mentors, line managers and fellow apprentices.
Following the initial training and qualifications you will have completed our apprentice aircraft fitter programme. You will then move off of the shop floor into the engineering and design teams. There will be potential to do higher level qualifications and gain training on CAD and other software.
What are we looking for?
  • Motivation for Marshall, the aerospace industry and a career in engineering
  • Motivation to complete an apprenticeship – learn on the job
  • Desire and aptitude for hands on work and developing technical skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Integrity and ability to take responsibility
  • Resilient and copes well with change
  • Innovative and able to think of new ideas
Entry requirements
  • You must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English Language and Science
  • You must not have already completed the level 2 and 3 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section
  • In order to receive apprenticeship funding you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements
  • You must successfully pass all required medical and security checks if you are offered a place on the apprenticeship programme
How to apply
Please submit your CV and complete the online application form. Please note that instead of a cover letter we ask that you answer the following questions on your application form:
Why do you want to start a career in this area (e.g. engineering, health & safety, aircraft maintenance) and what interests you about an apprenticeship? (250 words max)
What interests you about Marshall and the work that we do? (250 words max)
TIP: Draft your answers to the above questions before starting your application.
Please note that assessment centres for this role will be held between February and March. If successful in getting through to this stage you will need to attend half a day in person at our Marshall Skills Academy in Cambridge. Please note that our offices are closed between the 25th December and 2nd January so we will get back to you about applications submitted before or during this time from the 9th January 2023 onwards.
We will not pretend it’s an easy option - we will challenge you in every way. But, nothing worth having comes easy. If you think you’ve got what it takes then we would love you to hear from you.
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained, attainment of either a SC (Security Check), Disclosure Scotland Criminal Record Check or Foreign Police Check (whichever is applicable depending on duration of UK residency) and, as applicable, a medical assessment. Access to US technical data by employees requires prior Trade Control function approval. Clearance must be carried out against all applicable US export control authorisations.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click
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Deadline: 26-07-2024

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