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As part of our four-year Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship (Line Maintenance), you’ll work at the heart of our airport engineering operation at Birmingham Airport, gaining hands-on experience on live aircraft in a fast-paced, operational environment. You’ll be supported throughout by experienced, licensed engineers as you develop the technical skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for a successful engineering career. With over 130 aircraft in our fleet, our Line Maintenance teams play a vital role in keeping aircraft moving safely and on time every day. This programme combines structured learning with practical, on-the-job experience working on live aircraft between flights. Training is delivered in partnership with Resource Group. For the first 10 months of the programme, training will be delivered via block release alongside your on-the-job learning for the remainder of the apprenticeship. On successful completion, you will achieve: a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Aircraft Maintenance Fitter/Technician pathway and Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an A1 Licence, subject to meeting regulatory requirements and organisational standards. This learning pathway is designed to prepare you for a career within TUI Line Maintenance at Birmingham Airport.
Job Responsibility:
Carry out live aircraft maintenance tasks between flights under the direct supervision of licensed engineers
Support fault diagnosis, defect rectification and scheduled maintenance activities
Work within a shift-based, airport-operational environment
Learn how line maintenance supports daily flying schedules and operational performance
Develop strong awareness of safety, quality and regulatory compliance
Build technical knowledge through a combination of hands-on experience and formal training
Spend time in a classroom environment, learning engineering theory and demonstrating knowledge through exams and coursework
Requirements:
GCSEs at Grade 5/B or above in English, Maths and Science
Technical GCSE subjects (e.g. Engineering, Electronics, Design & Technology), or practical technical experience from work or hobbies
Relevant military trade training or technical qualifications (aviation mechanical/engineering)
Level 2 vocational engineering or science qualifications
Other technical certificates demonstrating applied engineering or scientific knowledge
Aged 17 years and 9 months or older by the programme start date in September 2026
Not already hold a Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Engineering
Have the permanent right to live and work in the UK
If you hold overseas qualifications, provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability
Be able to obtain and maintain an airside pass, including a satisfactory DBS check
Be willing to work shifts, including early mornings, late finishes, weekends and bank holidays
Work in confined spaces
Work at height, including using harnesses and mobile working platforms
Wear respiratory protective equipment and pass face-fit requirements