Bristow Group
Apprenticeship - Helicopter Engineer
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Job Description
We are seeking the next generation of helicopter engineers and invite those with a passion for engineering, aviation, and hands-on problem solving to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Our Strategic Plan and focus on developing our future team identifies a key requirement for recruiting engineer apprentices in order to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery to our customers. Bristow Helicopters is opening recruitment for six apprenticeships which will provide extensive training over a 36-month period after which you will be employed in one of our operations. Bristow Helicopters is committed to providing an innovative training and development package to bring you into front-line helicopter maintenance.
This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway into the aviation industry, combining practical, on-the-job training with formal technical education. You will gain the knowledge, skills, and experience required to become a qualified helicopter engineer, working on some of the most advanced aircraft systems.
Helicopter engineers play a vital role in maintaining, servicing, and repairing aircraft to ensure they meet strict safety and regulatory standards.
Principal Responsibilities
As an apprentice, you will:
- Assist with inspection, maintenance, and repair of helicopters;
- Learn on the job how to resolve mechanical and avionics faults;
- Work with experienced engineers on scheduled servicing and safety checks;
- Support day-to-day hangar operations and aircraft movement;
- Complete structured training, coursework, and technical qualifications;
- Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation.
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What You Will Gain
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Completion Certificate and the vital academic and practical foundation needed to apply for a UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part-66 Category A3 (Helicopters) Licence;
- Hands-on aviation experience alongside expert mentors;
- Opportunity to progress towards a UK CAA Part-66 Engineering Licence;
- A clear career pathway in the aerospace and aviation sector;
- Ongoing development and potential full-time employment upon completion.
Key Skills You’ll Develop
- Mechanical and electrical engineering principles;
- Aircraft maintenance and fault diagnosis;
- Safe working practices in aviation environments;
- Use of engineering tools, equipment, and technical software;
- Teamwork, communication, and time management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Four National 5 qualifications, GCSEs, Highers, or equivalent qualifications (including English, Mathematics, and a Science-based subject) at Grade A–B (or equivalent).
Experience
- Previous hands-on or mechanical experience;
- A genuine interest in engineering and aviation;
- Participation in STEM-related projects/groups.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Excellent adaptable team worker, with good work and safety ethics;
- Attention to Detail;
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to work within a small team;
- Analytical approach to problem solving;
- Numerical Skills;
- Motivated to provide a high standard of work;
- Demonstrate integrity in all aspects;
- Good communication skills both written and verbal;
- Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems;
- A genuine interest in engineering and aviation.
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All applicants must be currently eligible to work and live in the UK.
All applicants must upload a CV, Cover Letter, and complete the screening questions to be considered.
Equal Opportunities
Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran/ex-military status.
Military-Friendly
As a Military-Friendly employer, we are dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities for military veterans. This commitment is embodied by our Managed Military Pathway Programme and our Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant, which collectively demonstrate our support for veterans and reservists as they transition to civilian careers.
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and take pride in creating and maintaining environments that are inclusive and respectful. As well as offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum advertised requirements, we also invite applicants to advise us of any reasonable adjustments, at any stage of the application or hiring process, by contacting hr.sharedservice@bristowgroup.com.
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