Jet2.com Aircraft Maintenance Fitters/Technicians work on our fleet of aircraft to make sure they’re maintained to the highest standard. They carry out approved processes to maintain the airworthiness of the aircraft. It involves highly skilled, complex and specialist work, maintaining aircraft systems according to approved requirements and work instructions, using relevant hand tools and equipment. They must also comply with civil regulatory and organisational requirements.
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Learn to become a multi-skilled Aircraft Engineer with our fast-paced airline, Jet2.com.
What do our Engineers do?
Apprenticeship
Over four years, you’ll do a combination of classroom training (with exams), hand skills – using tools, and practical experience – shadowing and performing maintenance tasks on our aircraft. Alongside the knowledge and technical skills you get, we’ll make sure you also develop the attitude and behaviour that’s essential to the safe operation of our aircraft.
When you complete your training, you’ll take an assessment, provided by Royal Aeronautical Society and subject to successful completion, you’ll be able to apply to the Civil Aviation Authority for your Engineers Part 66 A-Licence.
What qualifications will you get?
You will complete a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, which is made up of the following qualifications:
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Level 2 Diploma Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence)
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Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence)
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EASA Aircraft Maintenance Licence Category A, Part 66 modules through an approved Part 147 Training Organisation
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UK A Licence
During your Apprenticeship you can also apply for an Apprentice Affiliate Membership of the Royal Aeronautical Society.
Where will you be based?
The apprenticeship is primarily based at our dedicated training facility within our Engineering Maintenance Hangar at Manchester International Airport.
Who are we looking for?
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You must be at least 18 years of age
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Five GCSEs at Grade C/5 or equivalent, including maths, English and science or technical subjects
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You’ll also need a talent for practical subjects
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Desire to learn and develop your skills
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Willingness to relocate as required
Where could we take you?
When you successfully complete your Apprenticeship and accompanying A licence, you’ll be offered a position as an Engineer at either one of our hangar maintenance facilities or within one of our engineering line stations across the UK. Or you could apply for a position within one of our many other engineering teams across our business.
Interested?
We take on a new cohort of Engineering Apprentices every September. Register to be the first to hear about our next intake.