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British Airways engineering apprenticeships (aircraft engineer, 2027 starts)

British Airways says applications for apprenticeships starting in 2027 are now open. Engineering schemes include Heathrow Aircraft Maintenance (spring or autumn 2027 start), licensed aircraft engineer programmes at Gatwick, Glasgow and Cardiff, and an avionics components apprenticeship in Wales. Apprentices earn a salary while they gain qualifications.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
British Airways[1]
Who it’s for
Heathrow Aircraft Maintenance: aged 16 by start date, with grade 5 in GCSE Maths and Combined Science or Physics and grade 4 in English Language (predicted grades accepted). Licensed Aircraft Engineer schemes need A Level (or Higher) Maths plus Physics, Engineering or Chemistry, or an equivalent Level 3.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Paid apprenticeships towards aircraft engineer qualifications, including CAA Part-66 Category A licence modules and Level 2 and 3 engineering qualifications on the Heathrow scheme, with off-site accommodation included while training there.[3]
Cost
Not stated (paid apprenticeships; salaries listed from £15,643 to £17,339 for the engineering schemes)
Year groups
Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
England, Scotland, Wales (London Heathrow, Gatwick, Glasgow, Cardiff)
Format
In person
Funding
Bursaries or funding available

Sources

4 sources

  1. British Airways

    Apprentices

    Applications for apprenticeships starting in 2027, are now open.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. British Airways

    Apprentices

    Aged 16 by start date. Minimum of grade 5 (B) in GCSE Maths and Combined Science or Physics, and Grade 4 (C) in English Language. Predicted grades accepted if achieved by the start of the apprenticeship.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. British Airways

    Apprentices

    Included off-site accommodation, where you will train and study towards your CAA Part-66 Category A Licence Modules, as well as Level 2 and 3 engineering qualifications.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. British Airways

    Apprentices

    You can start this apprenticeship in either Spring 2027 or Autumn 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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