Virgin Atlantic Apprentice - Software Engineer - 2025
We believe the best jobs make you fly- so what better way to launch your career than with a 24-month Virgin Atlantic Apprenticeship in Analytics, Data and AI? You’ll gain hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and make a real impact from day one.
Role
- You’ve got a solid foundation in Python and are excited to apply it in a real-world setting, either through your own learning, courses or work experience
- You’re curious about AI and machine learning, especially tools like OpenAI or LangChain
- You’ve dabbled in HTML, CSS or JavaScript, and want to grow your front-end skills
- You enjoy solving problems and breaking them down into clear, logical steps
- You’re a team player who communicates well and enjoys learning with others
- You’re comfortable working in agile environments and are open to feedback
- You’re passionate about building digital tools that make a real difference
Training
- The course runs for 24 months at our Crawley, West Sussex, VHQ
- After that, it’ll be time to put all your training into practice. The sky really is the limit
- By the end of the programme, you’ll have built hands-on experience in full-stack development, applied AI, and agile working practice
- You’ll be well-prepared to move into a junior software developer or AI engineering role, either within Virgin Atlantic’s digital teams or across the wider tech industry- equipped with the technical foundations and collaborative skills to grow your career in modern software development
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software developer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday- Friday 9.00am- 5.30pm But a degree of flexibility will be required
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 20th July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 13th October 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade Grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade Grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade Grade C/4 or above (Essential)
About the Employer
VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED
Virgin Atlantic took off in 1984 when Richard Branson set out to shake up the aviation industry—and we’ve been doing things differently ever since. What began with a single 747, one route, and a small but mighty team has grown into an international airline with a global network and thousands of passionate people behind it. But our story has never just been about planes—it’s about people. From the very beginning, we’ve believed that travel should feel exciting, personal, and filled with possibility. That belief still drives us today as we work towards our mission: to become the most loved travel company. Whether we’re designing innovative customer experiences, pushing boundaries in sustainability, or building inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, we’re united by a shared spirit of adventure, heart, and humanity. Because at Virgin Atlantic, we don’t just fly people from A to B—we help them take off in every sense. We’re not just your average airline. When it comes to our people, they’re a passionate lot, united in creating something different. It’s always been like this. It’s in our DNA, and it was ignited within us from the moment we started flying.
- Company
- VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED
- Location
- Company Secretariat - The VHQ, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £26,255 a year
- Posted
- Company
- VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS LIMITED
- Location
- Company Secretariat - The VHQ, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £26,255 a year
- Posted