Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
KLM UK ENGINEERING LIMITED · Norwich, NR6 6ER
Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)
Kick-start your aviation engineering career with KLM UK Engineering’s 2027 Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship. Based at Norwich Airport, you'll gain a recognised qualification, hands-on experience, and expert mentoring while learning to inspect, maintain and repair aircraft in a world-class training and engineering environment
The work
- During the first year, you will study at our technical college, with theory lessons and practical time on our emulation zone aircraft and workshops.
- From your second year, you will join our base maintenance department in the hangars and be mentored by an experienced member of our team, completing a variety of work on the aircraft.
- At all times, you will be conscientious and ensure a clean and tidy working environment for the safety of yourself and others. You will demonstrate honesty and integrity.
Training
- During the first year, you will study at our technical college, with theory lessons and practical time on our emulation zone aircraft and workshops. This will give you a good grounding to succeed from your second year, when you join the hangars.
- From your second year, you will join the based maintenance team and with the support and instruction of an experienced member of our team, will complete a variety of tasks on the aircraft, gaining hands-on experience working on aircraft for our customers.
Training provider: KLM UK ENGINEERING LIMITED
What you come out with
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be a qualified aircraft mechanic. There are established routes for progression following this.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Honest
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Language 5/C or above
- Essential · GCSE Maths 5/C or above
- Desired · GCSE Triple or Combined Science 5/C or above
Things to consider
A basic DBS check.
The role will involve working in an environment that can be noisy. There will also be some working at height and confined space work. Reasonable adjustments can be made in consultation with our occupational health team.
Pay extras and benefits
- Retailer discounts
- Social events
- Health and well-being support
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service
- Close to public transport
- Company sick pay
- Health cash plan
- A subsidised canteen in our hangars
- Free parking
£15,600 a year
The employer
We’re market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service.
Workplace
- Liberator Road, Norwich Airport, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6ER