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Apprenticeship schemeHeathrow Airport Limited

Heathrow Engineering Apprenticeship (electromechanical technician)

Heathrow's Engineering Apprenticeship trains you to become an electromechanical technician, working on real airport assets such as baggage systems, airfield infrastructure and terminals. You earn a salary while studying BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications, with the chance to progress to a Level 4 HNC. Applications for the 2026 intake have closed and reopen in February 2027.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Heathrow Airport Limited[1]
Who it’s for
Aged 16 or over with GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English and Science. Applicants with higher or further education qualifications or relevant engineering foundation courses are also considered. Willing to work shifts once 18.[2][3]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A paid apprenticeship with hands-on work on real airport assets, BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications and the opportunity to progress to a Level 4 HNC.[4]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
England (London (Heathrow Airport))
Format
In person

Sources

5 sources

  1. Heathrow

    Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow

    The Engineering Apprenticeship scheme helps you build the skills and experience to become an electromechanical technician at Heathrow.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Heathrow

    Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow

    GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Maths, English and Science

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Heathrow

    Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow

    To be aged 16 or over

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Heathrow

    Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow

    BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. Heathrow

    Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow

    Applications for the Engineering Apprenticeship scheme have now closed for 2026 and will reopen in February 2027.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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