Collins Aerospace - Level 3 - Skilled Fitter Apprenticeship - Great Benefits GOODRICH CONTROL SYSTEMS

We are seeking to employ and train 2 apprentices. You will receive broad-based training covering many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft apprentice. You can become a Skilled Fitter.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,995.00

    You will receive annual wage reviews in line with your increase in experience and education.

  • Working week

    Year 1: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 12.30pm. Years 2 - 4: Monday - Friday 7.45am - 4.15pm.

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    42 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000110893

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are seeking to employ and train 2 apprentices. You will receive broad-based training covering many aspects of Aerospace Manufacture, specialising as a craft apprentice. Following your apprenticeship, your first appointment will be as a Skilled Fitter. When onsite apprentices work alongside trained staff to enhance their skills, putting into practice what they have learnt at the MAKE UK. You will receive an overall insight to the company’s capabilities by rotating through many departments and focusing on your overall fitting and testing competence while working on Aluminium, Inconel, Titanium and Stainless Steel aerospace products. Other insights will be:

  • Joining Techniques
  • Testing,
  • Vacuum Brazing
  • Heat Treatment and Chemical Processing capability
  • Working with components produced from a variety of different materials
  • Apprentices will be required to comply with all ethical, environmental and safety regulations

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This 4 year programme will include:

  • Engineering Basic Skills training - off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
  • A Technical Certificate (BTEC Diploma Level 3 in Engineering)
  • In house training in line with your requirements

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following your apprenticeship, your first appointment will be as a Skilled Fitter.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Commitment to the programme, Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Science / Engineering / other Relevant Subject (Grade 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English language (Grade 4 / C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 / C) Essential

Things to consider

You must be able to confirm your ability to travel between Make UK's training site in Birmingham and site location in Wolverhampton

About the employer

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight Today, we operate as an autonomous business unit within Power and Controls systems business. Products and services including: •Rapid prototyping equipment onsite. •Joining Techniques - Vacuum Brazing, Welding capability •Heat Treatment and Chemical Processing capability •Components produced from a variety of different materials. •Lean Manufacturing Principles Applied •CNC and 5 – Axis Machining •CAD / CAM systems utilising NX, 2D and 3D packages •Quality - We treat quality of our products and quality of our service with equal importance. We constantly strive for zero defects and 100% on time delivery performance. •AS9100/ AS9110 certification

Employer

GOODRICH CONTROL SYSTEMS

Address

Wobaston Road

Fordhouses

WV10 6QJ

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Training

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

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This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 28 Apr 2023