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Benefits

  • 35 hours per week
  • Half day Fridays
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension
  • Success share
  • Plus many more flexible benefits

About us

This is an ideal role for someone with a keen interest in learning and applying digital solutions to real engineering problems.

Alongside your degree, you’ll be joining our experts at Filton, immediately being able to apply your skills to the world of Commercial Aircraft. You’ll be assigned to a department with incredible career potential:

  • Flight Physics
  • Fuel (incl Hydrogen) & Landing Gear Testing
  • Digital Airframe

We empower our apprentices with significant placement flexibility. You’ll not only gain deep technical expertise within your core area but also develop a diverse skill set through rotations in various engineering departments. This unique blend of academic study, on-the-job experience, and training ensures you’re well-equipped for a successful and impactful career.

What you will be doing

Our Digital Degree Apprenticeship offers a full degree with no fees, plus vocational training with a regular salary. Airbus is leading the way with this unique 4 year programme through which you will achieve a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions. You will be studying via our training partner, Weston College (UCW), and your degree will be accredited by the University of the West of England. Your industry based work takes place at our world leading aircraft manufacturer site in Filton, Bristol.

Key activities of the industry based work of this apprenticeship include:

  • Contributing to new and innovative software which is used in the overall aircraft design, testing or optimization processes
  • Working on software solutions to support design & manufacturing of physical aircraft as well as in-service aircraft
  • Participate in all phases of the application development life cycle including research and design, development, testing, implementation and support
  • Interface with engineers and IT specialists to provide solutions to business needs

Requirements

In order to be eligible for this apprenticeship you must have a minimum:

  • 3 A-Levels as grade C/4 or above, preferably in Maths, Sciences and IT

OR

  • T Level in an IT/Digital subject at Merit or above

OR

  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in an IT/Digital subject, at minimum MMM grade

OR

  • Equivalent qualifications/Experience subject to validation

AND

  • Minimum of 4 GCSEs including English Language and Maths – Grade 4/C or above

Please note that, due to the funded nature of this programme, applicants with undergraduate degrees in computing/IT are not eligible.

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved
  • Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship
  • Enjoys solving mathematical or science problems through coding
  • Some previous experience of coding and/or Linux/cloud
  • The ability to work well in a team
  • Not afraid to get “stuck-in” and learn
  • Proactive, love to learn and be able to focus on your own self development
  • Ability to manage problems, communicating effectively to resolve them in a fast-paced environment

Boost your application

We want to get to know you—not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

  • Why Airbus and this apprenticeship?

    What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.

  • What skills and experience do you bring?

    Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.

Important information

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme.

LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding.

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.