GE Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship, Dowty

As an Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice you will work within multiple engineering disciplines, putting propeller design ideas into manufacture. Your new skills will enable you to manufacture propellers for large aircraft, including the C130J Hercules. You will study full time for the first year at GET - Gloucestershire Engineering Training. Participants graduate with a Level 3 Certificate recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (EngTech)., In addition to technical development, we are also committed to supporting your broader personal development. Throughout your time on the course, you will be given the opportunity to participate in projects and training outside of your apprenticeships with the aim of enhancing both your interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

You will be supported by your line manager, plus placement managers, mentors, and the wider apprentice network, to ensure you are meeting the requirements of your course and getting the most out of your apprenticeship.

• achieved or predicted 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent, including Mathematics, English and a Science.


Desired

• a motivated and enthusiastic team player


• inquisitive and willing to try new things


• focused, organised and want to learn


• a creative and innovative problem solver


• keen to seek opportunities to learn and develop
  
  Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!, At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.


As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Performance based annual bonus


• Non-contributory Pension


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection


• Private medical cover


• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
  
  Length of Program: 3 years plus End Point Assessment, up to 6 months completion of EPA.


The first year is full time at college with GET Engineering Training. In the second year you will be at college one day per week, with the remainder spent in the workplace. Third year is fulltime in the workplace, with time allocated for you to complete your EPA and any other required assignments.

As you progress through the years you will become a more integrated member of the team, taking on more responsibilities in your department and within the apprenticeship community.