Apprentice Repair and Overhaul Assembly Technician
HONEYWELL CONTROL SYSTEMS LIMITED
Dorset (BH23 6EW)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 20 March 2026)
Posted on 20 February 2026
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Summary
The Apprentice Repair and Overhaul Assembly Tech is responsible for assisting in the repair, assembly, and overhaul of aerospace components and systems under the supervision of experienced mechanics. This role offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop technical skills in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 7am to 3.30pm and Friday 7am to 12pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
- Assist in the disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of aircraft components
- Follow detailed engineering instructions and drawings during assembly and repair processes
- Utilise hand tools, power tools, and specialised equipment safely and effectively
- Support senior technicians in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical issues
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Document all work performed, maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance
- Participate in training programs to develop skills and knowledge about aerospace systems and components. Basic understanding of mechanical principles and assembly techniques
- Familiarity with aerospace components, tools, and equipment (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical instructions
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to function as part of a team within a lean manufacturing environment
- Previous experience of precision assembly work is desirable
- IT literate- experience with Microsoft Office
Where you'll work
2 Aviation Park West
Bournemouth International Airport, Hurn
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 6EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training schedule
Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-fitter-v1-4
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- 5 GCSEs inclusing English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
- Relevant science or engineering subject (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
As part of the application process, you will need to apply and attend an academic interview with Bournemouth and Poole College. Course information: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-engineering-fitter-level-3
About this employer
Honeywell Aerospace Technologies products and services are used on virtually every commercial, defence, and space aircraft. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components. Our hardware and software solutions help create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies. Safer, More Fuel-Efficient Flying and Innovations for the Future of Aviation.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to Full Time employment and/or Progression to a higher level apprenticeship/further training
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016963.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 20 March 2026)
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