Structures Technician Apprentice
The role will involve the repair of Aircraft Flying Controls fitted to both Boeing and Airbus aircraft from some of the world’s largest airlines.
Working in both Sheetmetal and Composite materials the Apprentice will be working with some of the UK’s most experienced Structural Technicians.
Role
Day to day role responsibilities will include:
- Work with experienced technicians to carry out repairs to aircraft flying controls and engine nacelles
- Carry out repair assembly work using hand and air tools
- Fabricate repair parts from sheetmetal and composite materials
- Assist in the testing of component undergoing repair
- Carry out various measurement techniques to ensure parts are within tolerance
- The role will also involve small batch production of composite and metal parts for export to various airlines worldwide
Training
- The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Qualifications include Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence), and Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- The Apprentice will be working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Pathway
- College attendance will be at Colchester Institute Campus and online
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the Technician will aim to become an Aircraft Component Approved Technician within the organisation, with the ability to sign off their own work.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm with a 10 minute break in the morning and the afternoon and a 30 minute lunch break each day.
- Expected Duration
- 42 Months
- Positions Available
- 4
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 30th April 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 9th September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
- one other related subject such as Science GCSE or equivalent, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
About the Employer
ACS AVIATION INDUSTRIES LTD
ACSAI is one of the UK’s leading Repair & Overhaul organisations specialising in the repair of Aircraft Flying Controls. We carry out in-depth repairs to Flying Controls removed from aircraft worldwide. We operate from 3 facilities in Braintree and repair items such as Flaps, Rudders, Engine Inlets and Thrust Reversers. Starting just 10 years ago we are one of the UK’s fastest growing companies achieving the Queens Award in 2018. We have reputation of providing high quality repair solutions to airlines. This is due to the experience and dedication of our highly talented staff.
- Company
- ACS AVIATION INDUSTRIES LTD
- Location
- 1 SWINBOURNE DRIVE, SPRINGWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £18,000.00
- Posted
- Company
- ACS AVIATION INDUSTRIES LTD
- Location
- 1 SWINBOURNE DRIVE, SPRINGWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BRAINTREE, ESSEX, England
- Employment Type
- Advanced Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £18,000.00
- Posted