Ditch the routine, swap the classroom for the exhilarating roar of jet engines. As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Apprentice, you’ll be a guardian of the skies, ensuring the safe and smooth operation of aircraft. Embrace this hands-on adventure:

• Master the art of aviation maintenance: Learn the language of aircraft systems, wielding a toolbox of skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex components that keep planes flying.
• Blueprint to takeoff: Translate engineering schematics into reality, meticulously inspecting and servicing aircraft, ensuring every component functions flawlessly for safe journeys.
• Embrace the challenge of precision: Develop a meticulous eye for detail and unwavering focus, for in aviation, every task requires the utmost accuracy. Every system you maintain plays a crucial role in passenger safety.
• No two flights the same: From intricate avionics to powerful engines, each aircraft presents unique challenges and opportunities to expand your expertise in keeping the skies safe.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment: Work alongside experienced technicians, sharing knowledge, tackling complex repairs together, and building a sense of camaraderie in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Why choose this path?

Remember, with apprenticeships and traineeships you start earning a wage from day 1! 

• High demand, vital career: Skilled AMTs are crucial to the aviation industry, ensuring the safe operation of countless passenger and cargo aircraft.
• From apprentice to master technician: Climb the ladder of expertise, specialising in areas like avionics, structures, or powerplants. You could even become a licensed aircraft engineer, leading your own team.
• Leave a legacy in the skies: Every aircraft you maintain, every system you repair contributes to the safe transportation of people and goods around the globe.
• Be an aviation detective, a problem solver, a guardian of the skies: Join the ranks of skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technicians, where knowledge is your weapon, tools are your allies, and every safe takeoff is a testament to your expertise.

Potential Roles After Completing an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship:

• Aircraft Maintenance Technician: Perform routine and specialized maintenance on various aircraft types.
• Avionics Technician: Specialize in the maintenance and repair of aircraft electronic systems.
• Powerplant Mechanic: Maintain and troubleshoot aircraft engines and related systems.
• Structures Technician: Inspect and repair the airframe and other structural components of an aircraft.

Specialised Roles (with further training/experience):

• Quality Control Inspector: Ensure the quality and safety of aircraft maintenance work.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician: Utilize specialized techniques to inspect aircraft components for hidden defects.
• Flight Test Engineer: Assist with testing and evaluating the performance of aircraft after maintenance procedures.

Additional Training Opportunities:

• Type Ratings: Gain specific qualifications to work on particular aircraft models.
• Avionics certifications: Enhance your skills in maintaining and repairing complex electronic systems.
• Engineering degrees: Pursue further education to become a qualified Aerospace Engineer.

Ready to take flight with an Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship? We’ll provide the workplace, safety gear, and support you to soar above the ordinary and become a legend in the world of aviation!

How long?

Approximately 36-48 months for an Apprenticeship, but it very much depends on each individual and how quickly competencies can be completed. There is a higher level of theory and expertise required in this trade, so you are more likely looking at 48 months.