Aerospace Product Support Engineering Degree Apprentice

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Full timePart time
Location: Yeovil
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Job offered by: Leonardo
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Aerospace Product Support Engineering Degree Apprentice

Apply locations GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Time type: Full time Posted on: Posted Yesterday Job requisition id: R0012581 Job Description: At Leonardo, we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Aerospace Product Support Engineering Degree Apprentice (Level 6). Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK. As one of the leading helicopter manufacturers in the world, Leonardo Helicopters is part of the multi-national Leonardo Group of world class engineering companies. Leonardo Helicopters designs, develops and manufactures an unrivalled range of the most advanced helicopters, rotary wing technology, also developing mission and performance critical systems. Our helicopters are used extensively in civil and military roles worldwide. Primary operations are in the UK, Italy, Poland and the USA. Programme Description Our Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship programme caters for those who are interested in the practical and theoretical aspects of supporting a fleet of helicopters, helping to maintain airworthy and available aircraft, along with performance analysis of our products. Over the five and a half year programme you will be trained to become a Product Support Engineer, and become an integral part of the Customer Support organisation, with the ultimate aim of moving you into a final placement area based on business requirements and the skills displayed during the apprenticeship. What you will do The apprenticeship will start with an Induction into Leonardo, as well as a Yeovil College Induction, to ensure that apprenticeship requirements and expectations are fully established. Year 1:

Part time at Yeovil College (3 days per week) to start the Level 4 modules of the BEng Aerospace degree (knowledge/classroom based) 1 day per week. 2 days per week spent doing L2 equivalent upskilling in CAD/ AM/ Composites and Cobotics for 1 semester. Work placements at Leonardo helicopters (1 days per week Semester 1 and 3 days Semester 2) and starting the Level 4 competence (work-related) qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Year 2:

Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and continuing the Level 4 competence (work-related) qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to complete the Level 4 BEng degree units and start the Level 5 units. Year 3:

Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and continuing the Level 4 competence (work-related) qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to complete the Level 5 BEng degree units. Year 4:

Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and finish the Level 4 competence (work-related) qualification in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) to start the Level 6 BEng degree units. Year 5:

Work placements at Leonardo Helicopters (4 days per week) and attend Yeovil College (1 day per week) completing the Level 6 BEng and EPA Honours project. Whilst on your journey through Customer Support you will experience first-hand what it entails to support aircraft for our large customer base. Activities will include offering technical advice, maintenance solutions and working on product improvements. The disciplines vary from Repair Design, Tooling Design, Fault Investigation and Project Managing solutions. There will be opportunities to work at Customer facilities and potentially to travel further afield. Your placements will consist of 3-6 month rotations across the Customer Support directorate, mostly within Product Support Engineering. This includes the opportunity to do a 6 month external placement elsewhere in the business. Qualifications required 96 (240 pre 2017) UCAS points or above at A-Level or equiv., to include Mathematics plus at least one STEM based subject. GCSE grade B/5 in Maths, plus 5 GCSEs at grade A-C inc. Eng Lang & Double Science or equivalent. Desired skills • Knowledge/experience of Engineering • Thirst for continuous improvement • Eye for detail • Ability to work in cross-functional teams • Good communication skills (written & verbal) • Good IT skills Life at Leonardo With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people. Flexible Working:

Flexible hours with possibility of some hybrid working. Company funded flexible benefits:

Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance) Holidays:

25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year Pension:

Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution) Wellbeing:

Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers) Lifestyle:

Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme Training:

Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera Referral Incentive:

You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of five years permanent residency in the UK. At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work! Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd Contract Type:

Hybrid Working

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