DE&S Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description

At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), were here to provide for the Armed Forces, as they serve our country all over the world. We support those on the front line by providing cutting-edge equipment and technology for land, sea, air and space. We deliverthe kit the UK military needs to maintain advantage and stay protected, as they protect life at home and overseas.You want to be an expert in your field one day. We want to help make it happen. You’ll discover new talents, pinpoint new ambitions, find a home among a diverse team - and be empowered to turn your gifts into an incredible career. Ready for real investmentin your future We’re developing tomorrow’s talent today.Job descriptionWhat sets DE&S apart is the focus we put on you. We help you find your flair and then plan a flourishing career around what you love. And along the way, you’ll enjoy real rewards for the work you do, with competitive benefits and career progression.If successful, you will undertake a comprehensive framework of practical and academic training, including a full degree for individuals with the greatest potential. Apprentices will also complete several work-based training placements at various locationswithin the UK while completing relevant vocational qualifications in preparation for engineering roles within the MOD’s current and future programmes.You will work in a hugely collaborative environment alongside engineers, project managers, customers, and suppliers to ensure that DE&S continues to deliver the very best equipment to the front line. Year 1-Full-time attendance at a training providertolearn core engineering skill and start your academic training. Our current training provider is University Centre Weston.Years 2 & 3-Practical, vocational, and academic training towards an engineering BEng.Years 4 & 5- For your final two years you will complete your BEng while potentially focusing on a more specific part of the aerospace business, e.g. Combat air, Rotary Aircraft, Remote Piloted Systems (Drones), etc.Because of the classification of some of the information related to certain projects, some work-based placements may be open to Sole UK Nationals only.As an Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice, youll be part of the team responsible for supporting the UK Services fixed and rotary wing aircraft. This includes combat aircraft such as the Typhoon and Lightning. Tanker and transport aircraft like the C130-JHercules, A400M and Voyager. Training aircraft like the Hawk and Tucano and a whole range of helicopters including, Chinook, Apache, Wildcat and Lynx. You may also be involved in our programme of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles including Reaper, Watchkeeper and DesertHawk.ResponsibilitiesYou’ll be involved with the following:

• Participating in assigned educational training to develop own capabilities in a defence context.
• Delivering engineering products/services against agreed objectives to develop knowledge and experience and add value to the team and wider business.
• Building awareness and understanding of how the engineering function and wider business operates to assist in own development and career progression.
• Identifying opportunities to develop knowledge and experience to progress as an apprentice to Engineering Technician and towards Incorporated engineer IEng status in the time specified.
• Providing support to colleagues in their specialist area and actively contribute to team meetings to help with the work of the team.

We also have Engineering Degree Apprenticeship opportunities available in the Electro-mechanical field. If you are successful at assessment but do not secure a place in Aerospace, you may be offered a similar role if available.Person specification