Serco Plc
Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice
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Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Location: RNAS Culdrose, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7RH
Salary: £20,369.14 per annum plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Monday to Friday – 38 hours per week
Expected Apprenticeship Duration: 36 to 42 months (based on completion of end-point assessment)
Qualification: Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Qualification Breakdown
Inherent in the Qualifications:
- Year 1: Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence) at Camborne College
- Year 2: Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical/Avionics) at Camborne College
- Year 3: Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence) delivered on-site
Application Timeline
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Advert Closing Date: 1st September 2026
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Interview/Assessment Date: 18th September 2026 (in-person at Cornwall College)
- Note: Travel expenses to the assessment centre will not be covered by Serco.
- If successful, candidates are invited to a face-to-face interview at RNAS Culdrose (date to be confirmed).
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Expected Start Date: January 2027
Ready to Impact a Better Future?
Join Serco at RNAS Culdrose as an Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. Your role involves both on-aircraft and off-aircraft maintenance duties, ensuring structured training and practical experience from day one. You’ll have opportunities to thrive in a supportive, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities: You’ll be tasked with:
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- Learning and executing aircraft maintenance duties across on- and off-aircraft workshops.
- Adhering to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Attending Camborne College two days per week as part of your apprenticeship.
- Completing practical, on-the-job training, tasks, and required courses.
- Supporting the wider team’s objectives with flexibility, where needed.
Does This Sound Like You?
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
✅ Holds: Maths Grade 5 (or equivalent), English Grade 5 (or equivalent) ✅ Preferable: Science Grade 5 ✅ Must be able to commute to RNAS Culdrose and Camborne College daily
Additional Requirements:
- Complete designated/mandatory education courses in each academic year.
- Successfully meet all Serco essential mandated training annually.
- Achieve certification as Yellow Belt by the end of Year 3.
- Comply with Royal Navy Support & Serco Management System, including regulatory engineering articles.
Essential Considérations
Applicants must confirm they can:
✔ Travel daily to RNAS Culdrose and Camborne College (2 days/week during term time). ✔ Undergo Colour Vision Testing: Minimum CP2 level (proof required). ✔ Attend assessment centres and a face-to-face interview, if successful.
Due to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) security requirements, successful candidates will undergo full security checks, including criminal history verification. Security clearance up to SC (Sensitive) level is mandatory, requiring UK residency for the past 5 consecutive years.
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At Serco, We Prioritise Growth
Serco stands among the top 1% of global employers, offering a supportive culture with robust mentorship and workforce development. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity ensures opportunities for all, with accommodation for reasonable adjustments and strong encryption for flexible working.
What We Offer
- Fully paid on-site learning with transferable benefits.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Comprehensive health & wellbeing benefits.
- Direct experience in a professional aviation environment.
- Full training, exceptional ongoing support, and team collaboration.
- A clear career development pathway.
Perks include:
- Discounts on cinema tickets, online shopping, fitness memberships, and much more.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Serco values performance and potential, respecting diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds while upholding a disability confident status. If eligible, disabled candidates will have interview opportunities. We facilitate flexibility and reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Let’s build a better future together! Apply today [Link to Application Page].
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