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Apprentice – Aircraft Engineering Structures

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Description
Ryanair is currently recruiting four candidates to join their Summer 2025 intake for our Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Structures Apprenticeship in conjunction with Stansted Airport college.
This is a structured 4-year day release program including both hands-on and classroom-based learning.
You will need to commit to 4 years of working and studying hard.
Based in Stansted, you will be working with highly experienced aircraft engineers predominantly focused on aircraft structural repairs providing engineering maintenance to our fleet of 600+ Boeing and Airbus aircraft. This is an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to work in an exciting, vibrant industry and obtain a recognised skill in aircraft maintenance.
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As An Apprentice, You Will Require
- The desire to work with your hands
- Keen interest in the Aviation industry
- Ability to be accurate and have a strong sense of responsibility
- Natural aptitude for problem-solving
- Strong practical skills with the ability to read and interpret documentation & drawings
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Application Process
Candidates will need to successfully complete online assessments and an onsite interview with Stansted Airport College and Ryanair.
Requirements
- Ideally completed a pre-apprenticeship in Aircraft Engineering
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with a keen interest in structural repair of metal aircraft
- Excellent English – both written and verbal
- Ability to pass a full security background check
- Eligibility to live and work in UK without restriction
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- UK Grade 4/C and above in Math’s & English


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- Excellent Career pathway & progression opportunities
- Employment in Europe’s leading airline
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