Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship

TUI UK LIMITED

Beds (LU2 9PA)

Closes on Friday 27 March 2026

Posted on 4 February 2026

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Summary

Want to get your career off to a flying start? The sky’s the limit with TUI. We’re the world's number one tourism business, operating in around 180 destinations worldwide. As part of our Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship, you’ll spend four invaluable years working right at the heart of our business.

• Wage:

  £19,552 a year

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  Starting salary for the role is £19,552 with fantastic progression and incremental roll off salary.

• Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  6

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

With over 130 aircraft in our fleet, we rely on our Group Airlines from around Europe to fly customers to our worldwide destinations in a safe and enjoyable way.

Our Engineering & Maintenance team manages the serviceability of our aircraft to support TUI Airline’s flying schedule, working to enhance our operation and customer experience, with a focus on digitalisation

You’ll work on some of the highest-tech aircraft currently in operation and ensure the safe and reliable operation of our fleet

As an Aircraft Engineering Apprentice, you’ll:

• Support live aircraft maintenance under the supervision of licensed engineers
• Help carry out minor repairs and modifications on TUI and third‑party aircraft
• Rotate across engineering teams to gain a broad understanding of the operation
• Learn how we keep safety, quality and compliance at the heart of everything we do
• Develop your technical knowledge through hands‑on experience and structured learning
• Gain exposure to engineering activity across UK bases and potentially Europe
• Spend time in a classroom environment, learning engineering theory and demonstrating knowledge through exams and coursework

Civil Aviation Authority - Standard Requirements for all Apprentice Engineers:

All apprentice engineers must be able to:

• Work in confined spaces, such as aircraft fuel tanks
• Work at height using harnesses and mobile working platforms
• Wear respiratory protective equipment and pass face‑fit testing
• Pass an annual medical assessment
• Interpret Aircraft Maintenance Manuals
• Successfully complete CAA‑related engineering examinations

Where you'll work

Hangar 61
123 Percival Way
Luton
Beds
LU2 9PA

Training

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

Training provider

HARLOW COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

This programme is an opportunity for you to develop your engineering skills through a combination of classroom and workshop learning, as well as hands-on experience with live aircraft:

Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship, specialising in the Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician pathway – alongside a Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance

You will ideally live within a 30-mile radius of Luton Airport. 

Based on achievement levels during the programme, there may be potential to apply for an A1 Licence, subject to meeting regulatory and organisational requirements.

This apprenticeship prepares you for a career as an Aircraft Mechanic within our Base Maintenance facility in Luton.

If you have studied a level 4 qualification, or above in engineering, then unfortunately you will not be eligible for this position.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade B and/or 5 or above)
• Maths (grade B and/ or 5 and above)
• Science (grade B and/ or 5 and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Resiliance
• Passion for Engineering
• Innovative
• Commercial focus

Other requirements

* Currently TUI is unable to provide visa sponsorship, you must have permanent right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship to be eligible to apply. This includes applicants in possession of a Tier 4 Student visa. ***As part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy we encourage applications from all sectors of the community***.

About this employer

Be Yourself… Be Unique! TUI’s more than a brand, it’s who we are. Trusted – Unique – Inspiring. We’re the leading tourism business with diverse customers and over 67,000 employees. Together, we embrace different continents and cultures. We believe travel broadens the mind. Just like our customers, we’re on a journey - of development towards a more digital, connected and integrated future - but we haven’t arrived there yet. We believe that differences drive innovation and we’re encouraging an environment where diverse talent thrives. Inclusion is fundamental to everything that we achieve and it’s our unique colleagues that will shape the future of travel. The TUI Group includes over 400 owned hotels, 16 cruise ships, a digital platform for more than 160,000 tours, activities and experiences, strong tour operators, 1,200 travel agencies and leading online portals, five airlines with around 130 aircraft, and destination services in all major holiday countries around the globe. It covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. This integrated offering enables us to provide our 21 million customers with an unmatched holiday experience in 180 regions. A key feature of our corporate culture is our global responsibility for economic, environmental and social sustainability. This is reflected in more than 20 years of commitment to sustainable tourism. The TUI Group’s share is listed in the FTSE 250 index, in the Quotation Board of the Open Market on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and regulated Market of the Hanover Stock Exchange. As part of our Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and will make reasonable adjustments to assist in the interview process. Applications are open to all sectors of the community

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• Opportunity to work towards A1 License

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012996.

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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026

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