Date Posted:

2025-02-25

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Rohr Aero Services Limited, 1 Dow Avenue, Prestwick International Aerospace Park, Prestwick, KA9 2SA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Prestwick Service Centre we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. We currently have a number of opportunities for individuals to gain a recognised trade within the aircraft industry by completing a Modern Apprenticeship.

Our apprenticeship program is tailored to develop outstanding apprentices who will obtain the relevant qualifications at college, whilst working onsite; fully supported to embark on their career journey to become fully qualified in the aviation industry as either a Mechanic Inspector, Tinsmith, Welder or a Spray Painter.

We have different entry requirements, to suit a variety of educational pathways and job roles and you must have passed these qualifications by August 2025 to be considered :-

Option 1

Can be considered for all roles; Mechanic Inspector / Tinsmith & Welder / Spray Painter

Nat 5 in

English

Mathematics*

PLUS any one of the following :-

Metalwork Nat 5

Woodwork Nat 5

Graphics Nat 5

Engineering Science Nat 5

Physics Nat 5

Design & Manufacture Nat 5

PEO in any specialism

Option 2

Can be considered for Tinsmith / Welder

Performing Engineering Operations (Fabrication & Weld SCQF level 5)

PLUS

Nat 5 Mathematics*

Option 3

Can be considered for Mechanic Inspector

Foundation Apprenticeship (Aeronautical Engineering SCQF level 6)

OR

Performing Engineering Operations Aeronautical Engineering SCQF level 5

(inc Engineering Mathematics element)

*Application of Mathematics is not accepted

This is a true ‘earn while you learn’ opportunity whilst you are working onsite at Prestwick Service Centre. You will gain hands-on experience working directly with experienced and qualified employees to learn your trade, which involves working with various tools and materials, using technical manuals to inspect and repair aircraft components.

During the apprenticeship, you will work towards achieving an SVQ Level 2 and an NC (unless you already have these) whilst gaining valuable shopfloor experience.

You will then continue to build on your technical experience whilst gaining an Engineering Diploma or SVQ level 3. There may also be an opportunity to attend college on a day release basis to gain an HNC during your 2nd and 3rd year, with HND another additional option from 4th year.

You will need good communication skills, both written and verbal, be able to demonstrate basic practical skills whilst havnig a demonstrable interest in engineering and mechanics.

If this is something you would be interested in, then we would like to hear from you.

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