Aerospace Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - L3

Safran; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000

Job description

Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Reference
2025-151927

Position description
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly
Job title
Aerospace Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - L3
Employment type
Apprenticeship
Contract length
42 months
Professional category
Student
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Number of hours per week
37
Job description

- Starting salary: £18,000 - increasing every year
- 5 weeks holiday
- Pension contribution
- Bonus up to 6%
- c.42 Months duration
- 1 day at MK College, 4 days at Pitstone

Safran is a world-leading international aerospace company. At our Pitstone site, we specialise in the development and manufacturing of motors and generators, providing the power in airplanes and helicopters.

General Assembly apprentices have the opportunity to learn a variety of manufacturing and assembly techniques to support our future operations activity and automation capabilities. Apprentices will follow the L3 Engineering Technician qualification with Milton Keynes college with on-the-job and classroom training assisting with your learning of multiple aspects of manufacturing practices. The apprenticeship duration is 42 months.

1. Learn multiple techniques to be able to produce or refurbish components and assemblies
2. Interpret drawings and plan work including accessing the right tools, equipment and resources to complete the task to the required specifications
3. Develop knowledge and understanding of a range of manufacturing and assembly skills including balancing, test, inspection and winding
4. Assemble products on time, working to aerospace specifications and internal processes using a wide range of manufacturing skills
5. Ensure work is delivered to the required quality standards
6. Operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures
7. Follow and apply health and safety processes on site
8. Ensure all work activities contribute positively to team performance and productivity

You will be supported by a team of highly skilled engineers and experts in a host of different departments, learning multiple aspects of engineering and manufacturing practices. Post-qualification, you will have the opportunity to progress your career within our Operations and Engineering functions, supporting our future capabilities to meet business needs whilst continuing to develop your skills.
Travel specificity
1 day a week at Milton Keynes College, 4 days at Pitstone on site.
Candidate skills & requirements

1. Relevant technical background or qualification
2. Able to demonstrate a methodical and thorough approach to work
3. Clear communicator - verbal and written
4. Good planning and organisation skills
5. Detail and quality oriented
6. Able to work under own initiative or as part of a team
7. Able to look beyond your immediate responsibilities to consider the bigger business picture and understand the impact of what you are doing
8. Continuous improvement mind-set
9. Goes the extra mile to achieve the best possible results
10. Flexible, is willing to ask questions, to listen and learn from the experience of others to help with progression
11. Successful candidates are subject to meeting the education providers course entry criteria and enrolment including English and maths at a minimum of Grade 4 at GCSE (Level 2)

Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, London
City (-ies)
Pitstone