What types of apprenticeships are there in Aerospace?

As most aerospace companies actually manufacture and build components for aircrafts and space rockets it would be safe to say that the majority of the apprenticeships on offer will revolve around manufacturing.

Once aircrafts are built they are then handed over to the owner which in most cases will be commercial airline companies such as British Airways, Emirates or Virgin Atlantic who will be responsible for the on going maintenance of the aircrafts and also recruit large numbers of apprentices each year to help maintain their aircrafts.

The hot spot areas for apprenticeships in the Aerospace industry in the UK are the South West, as Airbus is located in Bristol but they do have other locations in the UK such as Broughton and Hertfordshire, and the East Midlands. The types of apprenticeships on offer in the aerospace industry varies for employers to employer: 

  • Manufacturing
  • Maintenance
  • Engineering
  • CNC Machinists
  • Assembly Technicians
  • Software Engineers
  • Design Technicians

Visit our dedicated information page to find out more about Aerospace Apprenticeships

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  1. Trainee Aerospace Assembler

    Location
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    Salary
    £13.21 to £13.88 Per Hour
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    10 Apr 2026

    Trainee Aerospace Assembler Cambridge £13.88 per hour Looking for a hands-on role where you can retrain and build a long-term career? If you ve worked in a practical, workshop, or shop floor environment and enjoy using tools, this Trainee Aerospace...

  2. Mechanical Technician - Aerospace

    Location
    Coven Heath, Staffordshire
    Salary
    £42,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    26 Mar 2026

    Job Title: Aerospace Mechanical Technician Location: Wolverhampton Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Pay: £42,000 + OT The Role - Aerospace Mechanical Technician This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical biased Technician...

  3. Quality Inspector - Aerospace

    Location
    Weymouth, Dorset
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    7 Apr 2026

    Quality Inspector - Aerospace Weymouth Day & Night shifts Monday-Thursday / Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a meticulous and experienced Quality Inspector to join an aerospace manufacturing team. You will play a critical...

  4. Trainee Engineer

    Location
    Burton, Dorset
    Salary
    £26,500 to £29,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    25 Mar 2026

    Trainee Engineer We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Engineer to become a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join a leading and growing manufacturing company based near Christchurch. Skilled Sheet Metal Workers will be considered at a...

  5. Trainee Quality Engineer

    Location
    Derby, Derbyshire
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    9 Apr 2026

    We are looking for a Trainee Quality Engineer to join a leading aerospace manufacturer . This position will support the Quality Manager in ensuring products and processes meet required aerospace quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a...

  6. Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice

    Location
    Manchester
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    27 Mar 2026

    Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? Hyde Coatings Ltd has a vacancy for a Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Apprentice working in our bespoke treatment facility in...

  7. Trainee Electronics Assembly Technician

    Location
    Hempsted, Gloucestershire
    Salary
    £25,000 to £26,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    17 Mar 2026

    Trainee Electronics Assembly Technician Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Location: Gloucester - Commutable from; Cheltenham, Stroud, Dursley, Bristol, Ross-on-Wye, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Nailsworth, Malmesbury, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Post Code: GL1...

  8. Graduate Quality Engineer

    Location
    Derby, Derbyshire
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    8 Apr 2026

    We are looking for a Graduate Quality Engineer to join a leading aerospace manufacturer . With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, we are looking for a motivated Graduate Quality Engineer to join the Quality team and develop...

  9. Electrical Fitter MUST HAVE APPRENTICESHIP

    Location
    Bolton, Lancashire
    Salary
    £21.12 to £28.35 Per Hour
    Job Type
    Contract
    Posted
    31 Mar 2026

    PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Please note that in order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to both be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance AND have an apprenticeship. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality...

  10. Marketing & Communications Apprentice

    Location
    Fareham, Hampshire
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    30 Mar 2026

    Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today. Why Safran? A global presence : Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business...

  11. Manufacturing Engineer (Heat Treatment) M/F

    Location
    Coven Heath, Staffordshire
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    25 Mar 2026

    Manufacturing Engineering role developing, maintaining, optimising heat treatment processes used in the manufacture of aerospace components. Ensure all processes meet stringent aerospace quality & regulatory requirements while driving improvements in...

  12. Machine Operator

    Location
    Glenrothes, Fife
    Salary
    £13.00 to £14.00 Per Hour
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    18 Mar 2026

    Aerospace Machine Operator (Trainee) ( 13.50 PH) First Achieves engineering department are currently recruiting a Machine Operator for a well-established aerospace manufacturer based in Fife. This role is offered on a 13- week temporary to permanent...

  13. Night Shift Operator

    Location
    Fife
    Salary
    £13.00 to £14.00 Per Hour
    Job Type
    Temporary
    Posted
    8 Apr 2026

    Aerospace Machine Operator (Trainee) 12.71 per hour + 33% Night Shift Allowance First Achieves engineering department are currently recruiting a Machine Operator for a well-established aerospace manufacturer based in Fife. This role is offered on a...

  14. CNC Miller

    Location
    Weymouth, Dorset
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    7 Apr 2026

    CNC Miller - Aerospace Weymouth Day & Night shifts Monday-Thursday / Friday Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a skilled CNC Miller to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team in Weymouth. Are you a qualified CNC Miller with an...

  15. Graduate Software Engineer

    Location
    Guildford, Surrey
    Salary
    £43,000 to £45,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    20 Mar 2026

    Graduate Software Engineer Permanent role Based in Guildford Offering 45,000 Do you have experience in Software Development in C++? Do you have a degree in a related discipline? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the...

  16. Sheetmetal Worker

    Location
    Christchurch, Dorset
    Salary
    £26,500 to £35,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    25 Mar 2026

    Sheetmetal Worker We currently have a fantastic opportunity for Sheetmetal Worker to join a leading and growing manufacturing company based near Christchurch. Trainees also considered. Introduction The primary role of the Sheetmetal Worker will involve...

  17. Graduate Fire Engineer

    Location
    Glasgow
    Salary
    £28,000 to £30,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    25 Mar 2026

    A forward-thinking building consultancy is seeking a Graduate Fire Engineer to join their specialist team. This Graduate Fire Engineer role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative, sustainable building design while developing technical...

  18. Graduate Hardware Engineer

    Location
    Guildford, Surrey
    Salary
    £43,000 to £45,000
    Job Type
    Permanent
    Posted
    20 Mar 2026

    Graduate Hardware Engineer Permanent role Based in Guildford Offering 45,000 Do you have knowledge/understanding of PCB design/layout, FPGA development in VHDL, or Embedded C/C++ Software Development? Do you have a degree in a related discipline? If your...