Aeronautical Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Through a blend of classroom and workshop learning at Farnborough College of Technology in combination with hands-on experience on our extensive fleet of aircraft, this apprenticeship is an opportunity to start a career in Aircraft Engineering with the market leader in Business Aviation.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Income Protection Insurance

Training course

Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday from 08.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

To attend college regularly, completing all college work to the best of ability and making submissions within designated deadlines (no holidays to be taken during college term time).
To pass all required exams within the timeframe designated by the training provider.
To attend the workplace during college holidays or if college is closed for any reason.
To observe and shadow experienced engineers and mechanics to learn the skills, processes and techniques required in order to carry out the role. To participate in all training as required by VAMF.
To behave responsibly at all times, complying with the Vista code of conduct and acting as an ambassador for Vista Aircraft Maintenance Farnborough.
To act in a safe manner at all times giving consideration to local compliance and safety requirements.
To undertake any reasonable activities as requested by Hangar Management in line with the role.

Where you'll work

FARNBOROUGH AIRPORT
FARNBOROUGH
GU14 6XA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Your training course

Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing.
Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
Apply team working principles.
Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Communicate in writing.
Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs incl. English, Maths & 1 Science subject (grade C / 5 and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Ideally, applicants should have or be able to develop good hand skills, be able to take on and understand technical information and have a passion for aviation. We are looking for enthusiastic team members who are motivated to learn and undertake all activities required in the role. Failure to provide qualification/exam results may result in your application being rejected.

About this company

Vista Aircraft Maintenance Farnborough provides in house maintenance and repairs on the Vista Jet Fleet of aircraft throughout Europe. Vista Jet is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year and we are the world leader in private aviation. Our prestigious brand provides clients with a safe, reliable and efficient global service using an extensive and impressive fleet of aircraft.

Company benefits

Employee Assistance. Programme. Help@Hand. Eye Care Vouchers. Opportunity for up to 2 flights on our jets a year (travelling on empty legs). Cycle to Work Scheme. Season Ticket Loan. Discounted Gym Memberships.

After this apprenticeship

From apprentice to Aircraft Mechanic, then can study to gain license(s) to become a Licensed Aircraft Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Business Services

Business@farn-ct.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327407.

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Closes in 17 days (Friday 11 July 2025)

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