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Boeing in the UK has more than 80 apprentices across its sites. Its largest programme is a three-year aircraft maintenance apprenticeship (IET-accredited Level 3 Engineering Technician standard), with the first year at the International Centre for Aviation Training and on-the-job training at military air bases. It also runs aircraft fabrication (machining) apprenticeships in Sheffield with the AMRC, flight simulator technician apprenticeships with Crawley College, and Level 3 business administration, IT, talent acquisition and HR apprenticeships. Apprenticeships last from 18 months to three years and are advertised individually through the year.

Programmes

6 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

6 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship

    Level 3

    Aircraft Maintenance · 3 years

    More about this programme: Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Engineering technician
    Qualification
    Level 3 Development Technical Knowledge and Development Competence qualifications; Level 2 Foundation Competence Qualification
    University or provider
    International Centre for Aviation Training (ICAT)
    Business areas
    Aircraft maintenance (defence)
    Locations
    AAC Middle Wallop, RAF Odiham, RAF Brize Norton, RAF Lossiemouth, Wattisham Flying Station

    Largest Boeing UK apprenticeship. Year one at ICAT with accommodation provided; years two and three on the job at a base. 'IET accredited Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard'.

    Source for Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship

  • Flight Training Support Administrator Apprentice (Business Administrator)

    Level 3

    Business Administration · 16 months

    More about this programme: Flight Training Support Administrator Apprentice (Business Administrator)
    Standard
    Business administrator
    Qualification
    Level 3 Business Administrator
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Flight Training
    Locations
    Crawley

    Live advert (posted 29 Sep 2026, end date 18 Oct 2026). Business administration apprenticeships also run at Westminster and Bristol.

    Source for Flight Training Support Administrator Apprentice (Business Administrator)

  • Information Technology, Talent Acquisition and HR Apprenticeships

    Level 3

    IT / HR · 18 months to 3 years

    More about this programme: Information Technology, Talent Acquisition and HR Apprenticeships
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    IT, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources
    Locations
    Not published

    Mostly remote; applications open throughout the year.

    Source for Information Technology, Talent Acquisition and HR Apprenticeships

  • Aircraft Fabrication Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Machining / Manufacturing · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Aircraft Fabrication Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Fully qualified machinist
    University or provider
    Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing (AMRC)
    Business areas
    Boeing Sheffield (actuation parts for commercial aircraft)
    Locations
    Sheffield

    Milling, turning and hand fitting.

    Source for Aircraft Fabrication Apprenticeship

  • Flight Services Apprenticeship (flight simulator technician)

    Level not published

    Simulator Maintenance · 3 years

    More about this programme: Flight Services Apprenticeship (flight simulator technician)
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Crawley College
    Business areas
    Flight Services
    Locations
    Gatwick Training Campus (Crawley), RAF Lossiemouth, AAC Middle Wallop, RAF Wattisham

    Three-week induction, six months on shift, then three months of intensive simulator training.

    Source for Flight Services Apprenticeship (flight simulator technician)

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Pathway Route to Aero Programme)

    Level not published

    Aircraft Maintenance (Apache helicopter) · 18 months (3 months at CEMAST College, Fareham)

    More about this programme: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Pathway Route to Aero Programme)
    Standard
    Aviation maintenance mechanic
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    CEMAST College
    Business areas
    Boeing Defence UK
    Locations
    AAC Middle Wallop

    For already-qualified non-aero technicians (3+ years' experience). Advertised until 30 October 2026; start 15 February 2027; needs 5+ years' UK residency for SC clearance.

    Source for Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Pathway Route to Aero Programme)

Entry requirements

A levels
Not published
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Flight Training Support Administrator Apprentice: 5 GCSEs (grades A-C) or equivalent
Equivalents
Equivalents accepted
Other
Roles may have nationality, previous-nationality or place-of-birth restrictions; most programmes need security vetting; right to work in the UK, no visa sponsorship; relocation not offered on current adverts

As Boeing UK publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Online application on the Boeing careers site
  1. 1

    Online application on the Boeing careers site

    When: roles advertised individually through the year

Typical timeline

Opens
Throughout the year (role by role)
Closes
Per advert (e.g. 18 October 2026 for the Crawley administrator apprentice; 30 October 2026 for the Middle Wallop pathway programme)
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Per advert (e.g. 15 February 2027 for the Pathway Route to Aero Programme)

Windows for the 2027 intake, September 2026 to August 2027

  • Open, closes 30 OctAircraft Maintenance Technician (Pathway Route to Aero Programme)

  • Closing soon, 5 daysFlight Training Support Administrator Apprentice (Business Administrator)

4 programmes have no 2027 dates yet.

Locations and universities

Locations
Middle Wallop, Odiham, Brize Norton, Lossiemouth, Wattisham, Sheffield, Crawley (Gatwick), Westminster, Bristol
Universities and training providers
International Centre for Aviation Training (ICAT), AMRC with Boeing, Crawley College, CEMAST College

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Not published
Progression
Not published
Notes
Not published on the adverts or the early careers page.
Benefits
  • Accommodation provided during year one of the aircraft maintenance apprenticeship
  • Early careers community, development days and STEM ambassador opportunities

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake2027 intake

What stands out

Apprentices maintain live military aircraft at RAF and Army air bases after a residential first year at ICAT; Boeing UK says it won the CIPD best apprenticeship programme award in 2024.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    boeing.co.uk/working-at-boeing/graduates-apprentices-internships

    Accessed · 80+ apprentices; aircraft maintenance (ICAT, L3 Engineering Technician, 3 years, bases), fabrication (AMRC Sheffield), flight services (Crawley College), business admin, IT/TA/HR L3; 18 months-3 years; eligibility and vetting; 2024 CIPD award

  2. 2
    boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EXTERNAL_CAREERS

    Accessed · 8 UK results, 2 apprenticeship-type programmes

  3. 3
    boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EXTERNAL_CAREERS/job/GBR---Crawley-UK/Flight-Training-Support-Administrator-Apprentice_JR2026525177

    Accessed · 16 months, L3 Business Administrator, 5 GCSEs A-C, posting 29 Sep to 18 Oct 2026

  4. 4
    boeing.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/EXTERNAL_CAREERS/job/GBR---Middle-Wallop-UK/Aircraft-Maintenance-Technician--Pathway-Route-to-Aero-Programme-_JR2026525948

    Accessed · 18 months, Aviation Maintenance Mechanic standard, CEMAST, start 15 Feb 2027, closes 30 Oct 2026

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