Level 3 GKN Aerospace Apprenticeship

Build Your Future in Aerospace!

In this diverse role, you’ll be part of a team delivering the future - from building parts and testing systems, to planning tasks and creating work instructions. Along the way, you’ll work with powerful tech and tools - don’t worry, we’ll teach you how! You will gain real transferable skills that matter, from operating advanced machines to turning complex ideas into reality. Your work helps aircraft take flight - it’s exciting, practical, and open to everyone. If you enjoy problem solving, teamwork, and making things happen, this is your launch pad to a powerful future.

Programme Structure:

Year 1 - Year 1 is all about getting you ready to hit the ground running. You’ll spend your first year at the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College in Filton, building the core skills, knowledge, and confidence you need to succeed in years 2&3 - with the right mix of learning, support, and hands-on prep to make it happen.

Years 2 & 3 - You’ll rotate through different areas of the business, gaining hands-on experience and expanding your knowledge along the way. You’ll have regular check-ins with your mentor to track your progress, all while continuing your college studies one day a week.

Year 4 - In your final placement, you’ll focus on one of the pathways, build specialist skills, and complete your final assessments - all leading to your Level 3 Aerospace Engineering Technician* apprenticeship qualification.

*For more information about this apprenticeship standard, please visit: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeship-standards/st1313 

Skilled Aerospace Fitter, Fabricator, Machinist, or Technical Support Technician.

Access to a 24/7 support programme if you ever need to talk.

Virtual GP appointments for you and your close family, 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays!) to recharge and relax.
Subsidised onsite gym.
Discounts on your favourite shops and brands.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.