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GE Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Cheltenham

GE Aerospace, Cheltenham

GE Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, Cheltenham

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GE Aerospace, Cheltenham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • BEng (Hons) Degree in Electronic & Computer Engineering
  • Application for Professional Registration as IET Engineering Technician (EngTech) - https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/engineering-technician/
  • 6-month rotations in Live Avionics engineering teams to gain skills and experience in Years 2 - 4
  • A longer rotation, within a specific engineering discipline, to continue experience depth in Year 5
  • Training to improve your Professional Development Skills, including collaboration and leadership skills, presentations and business insight
  • Residentials and Individual Coaching
  • Completion of the GE Team Development Award Scheme
  • Support from Technical, Academic and Pastoral Mentors
  • Numerous opportunities to participate in STEM Outreach activities, local schools' engagement, the GE Apprentice network and various external events such as the Cheltenham Science Festival, Air Shows (such as Farnborough and Royal International Air Tattoo), RETHINK (to promote & strengthen Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and a sense of Belonging within STEM)
    • Beyond Year 5:
  • Opportunity to attend the Aviation Appreciation Course (Ground School & Flight Training)
  • Application for Professional Registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the IET - https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/incorporated-engineer/
  • The opportunity to continue to a Level 7 Masters Degree Apprenticeship Programme
  • Progression towards Professional Registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) with the IET - https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/chartered-engineer/
    • On completion, you will have the skills and experience required to progress your career into one of our engineering functions, including Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Hardware & Test Systems and In-Service Product Support allowing you the scope to grow your career in a variety of directions.

    This GE Aerospace Defence & Systems Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is an IET Approved Scheme for people with passion for technology, dedication to technical excellence and who strive for continued development. The programme is a great alternative to full-time University, and you will study for an Engineering Bachelor's (Hons) Degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering, with all fees paid, whilst gaining work experience on live Avionics projects and accelerating your career through challenging opportunities and Continuous Professional Development.,
  • Minimum of 112 UCAS points via:
  • 3 A-Levels at grade BBC or above (including Mathematics and another STEM-based subject e.g., Physics/Electronics/Computing or similar)
  • BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at grade DMM or above
  • Equivalent qualification with appropriate Mathematics content
  • 5 GCSE's (including Math and English, at C/4 or above).
  • You will also need to demonstrate:
  • Commitment to Personal Development and Community Volunteering
  • Dedication to a career in technology and a genuine passion for engineering
  • Some relevant work experience
  • Pro-activity, initiative, and enthusiasm
  • A genuine interest in, and experience of, working with people
  • An analytic and collaborative approach to problem-solving
  • An awareness of the GE Aerospace Defence & Systems Cheltenham business, including our products and customers

    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!
    • Engineering Engineering is at the center of what we do, and we are looking for talented, innovative engineers who can help us design and develop products for today, tomorrow, and in the future. If you are a dreamer, doer, and inventor who wants your voice to be heard and see your ideas take flight, this is the opportunity for you., At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Our rich history of inventing the future of flight, our continual investment in research and development, and our talented and innovative people will enable us to rise to the challenge of building a world that works with industry-leading technology and innovation. In fact, we're already developing our next-generation of technologies to achieve greater fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions with an ambition to be a net-zero company by 2050. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, curiosity, and ability to question the status quo to a collaborative and diverse team. It means you will have ideas and we will listen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on amazing things with smart people. Work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters. Here are just a few of the reasons you will want to consider a career with us:
  • You will help solve the global challenge of how the world flies sustainably. Do work with a real purpose.
  • Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
  • Learn from the best minds who also want to learn from you.
  • Earn merit-based rewards and incentives.
  • Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.
    • This exceptional Engineering Degree Apprentice Programme has been running since 2009 and exposes you to a wide range of Aerospace Engineering in a truly global organization, intent on solving some of the world's largest problems, and you will have the opportunity to see first-hand how ideas come to life. The Engineering Degree Apprentice Programme is a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself in an encouraging, supportive environment, whilst gaining hands-on experience of some of the most complex engineering challenges in the world today. The programme is aligned to the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship Standard - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/embedded-electronic-systems-design-and-development-engineer-degree , and consists of, 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