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Airbus UK apprenticeships (craft, technician and degree)

Airbus offers craft, technician and degree apprenticeships at its UK sites, from Level 2 up to a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Applications are open from October until February and roles may close earlier than the estimated closing dates, so apply early.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Airbus[1]
Who it’s for
Craft and technician apprenticeships need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or C (or equivalent) including maths, English language and a science; degree apprenticeships also need A-levels or a BTEC (or equivalents). Predicted grades are accepted. No age range is stated.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A paid apprenticeship with a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance, leading to qualifications from Level 2 up to a full Bachelor's or Master's degree.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (Broughton, Filton (Bristol), Belfast, Stevenage and other Airbus UK sites)
Format
In person

Sources

5 sources

  1. Airbus

    Apprenticeships in the United Kingdom | Airbus

    Level 2 qualifications, equivalent to GCSEs, right through to a full Bachelor's or Master's degree

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Airbus

    Apprenticeships in the United Kingdom | Airbus

    you will need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or C (or equivalent)

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Airbus

    Apprenticeships in the United Kingdom | Airbus

    We offer a competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Airbus

    Apprenticeships in the United Kingdom | Airbus

    Applications are open from October until February - you must apply online.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. Airbus

    Apprenticeships in the United Kingdom | Airbus

    Craft/level 3 apprenticeships in Bristol/Filton are likely to close by 30 November

    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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Applications open from October until February; estimated closing dates vary by role and site (for example Craft/level 3 in Bristol/Filton likely by 30 November)[4][5]

Apply on airbus.com (opens in a new tab)

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