Apprenticeships in the United Kingdom

Going beyond academic skills

Apprentices in the uk

Skyrocket your career

Pursue your passion

At Airbus our people work with passion and determination to build and create incredible products – perhaps an aircraft you may already have flown on, or the satellites that help keep you connected! We look for people who have a passion for learning and want to work in an industry that is always looking to the future.

The highly technical nature of the aerospace industry has created a huge demand for skilled and qualified specialists in the UK. That is why, at Airbus, we have carefully designed our apprenticeship programmes to give you valuable practical training while you complete your studies.

Our programmes provide a clear route for you to make your career fly.

 

Applications for 2025 are now closed at our Aircraft and Defence & Space businesses, apprenticeships starting in 2026 will open for application in October.

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Airbus apprenticeship programmes: what’s in it for you?

Get qualified

Build transferable skills and achieve your academic potential. Airbus covers your tuition fees and pays you a monthly wage to learn by our side. You don’t have to choose between university or college and work!

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Opportunities available in over 14 disciplines

We have apprenticeship opportunities in a range of areas. Learn and work in our Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Aseembly teams, and more!

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Get rewarded for your hard work

In addition to discretionary company success sharing bonus and optional participation in company share purchase schemes, you will get 25 days annual leave, monthly salary and company benefits.

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Looking for an apprenticeship opportunity with Airbus in the UK?

We welcome apprentices across the UK, offering a wide range of experiences:

Stevenage

The home of the Mars Rovers. Degree and technical apprenticeships in Stevenage cover simulations and modelling, mechanical engineering, data science, environmental science, and many others - contributing to some of the world’s most advanced space systems.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a hub of engineering for space and intelligence systems - with our team in Portsmouth you can complete a degree or technical apprenticeship in systems and software engineering, project management, and electromechanical engineering.

Newport

Our cyber security business in Newport offers apprenticeships covering software & cybersecurity engineering, and data analytics. At our Newport site, you will work and get your degree as part of your apprenticeship.

Guildford & Newcastle

Our intelligence systems teams offer the opportunity for degree apprenticeships in various areas of intelligence, networks, and project management.

Filton (Bristol)

The home of wings, fuel systems, and landing gear engineering. Degree apprenticeships include digital & technology solutions, supply chain & procurement, and a range of engineering disciplines. 

Broughton (near Chester)

Our centre of excellence for wing production. Get hands on with manufacturing and assembling the world’s wings with craft apprenticeships in Broughton, as well as business management degree apprenticeships, facilities management, and engineering.

A smooth application process

Let’s get you on board

Easy online application

Applications are open from October to February, with applications being  throughout that time. You must apply online - apprenticeships last between 3 and 4 years.

A short number of interviews

Depending on the programme you apply for, you either go through an assessment centre, video interview, or in-person skills test - normally between January and April.

Fostering diversity

Airbus fosters a friendly and inclusive workplace for all. We are proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status since 2022, this framework helps to ensure that our environment, policies & culture are accessible to everyone.

You might wonder

FAQ

We gathered additional information regarding apprenticeships in the UK to help you apply.

Who is allowed to do an apprenticeship in the UK?

In the UK, Airbus offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities to all candidates who meet the Airbus apprenticeship entry requirements. Should you be successful during the Recruitment and Selection process, you will be legally required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and subject to a background check in line with our security requirements.

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. You can review the available options to come to the UK on the Home Office website.

What are the entry requirements to do an apprenticeship?

We offer a wide range of apprenticeship programmes, the entry requirements vary from programme to programme. These will be clearly stated on each job description. 

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