Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Location: Filton, Bristol, United Kingdom; full-time, four-year-and-three-month apprenticeship starting September 2027.

Salary: £23,245 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops environmentally sustainable civil aircraft and provides engineering degree apprenticeships combining academic study, vocational training, and practical work on Commercial Aircraft Programmes.

What you will do

• Complete a BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering with Weston College and the University of the West of England.
• Work on engineering placements across wing structures, landing gear, fuel and inerting systems, and flight physics.
• Contribute to architecture and integration, aircraft design, simulation, static stress, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Support systems installation safety analysis, research and technology, certification, ground and flight testing, and in-service support.
• Develop digital capabilities in coding, AI, machine learning, data analytics, optimization, methods, and tools.
• Build project management, business, financial, and leadership skills through departmental rotations and engineering projects.

Requirements

• 112 UCAS points or 3 A Levels at BBC or above, including Maths at grade B or above and Physics or Chemistry at grade C or above; or an eligible BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM/D; or an eligible T Level at Merit overall.
• GCSE Maths and English Language and Literature at grade 5/B or above.
• Submit a CV showing achieved or predicted grades and a cover letter explaining motivation and suitability.
• Demonstrate curiosity, problem-solving ability, effective communication, and enthusiasm for aerospace and sustainable civil aircraft.
• Must have current legal authorization to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this apprenticeship. Successful candidates must also be eligible for levy funding and pass BPSS checks; UK SC clearance or export-control approval may be required depending on the role.

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week with half-day Fridays.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension, success share, and additional flexible benefits.
• Degree tuition fees covered, with a regular salary during vocational training and practical placements.
• Placement flexibility and rotations across engineering departments.
• Inclusive working environment with support for accessibility adjustments.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 26 October 2026, or earlier once sufficient applications are received.
• Applicants may apply to multiple positions but can progress through selection for only one position at a time.
• Predicted-grade offers are conditional on achieving the required grades before the apprenticeship start date.