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Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course
Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00. Progressively, you will be required to work a shift pattern, typically 4,5,5,4,5,5. 40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
At JMI, apprentices will gain hands-on experience working alongside licenced aircraft engineers on a variety of maintenance activities. This includes assisting with scheduled inspections, defect rectification, aircraft servicing, component removal and installation, and supporting maintenance tasks on Cessna Citation and Dassault Falcon aircraft.
Apprentices will learn how to use maintenance manuals, follow aviation safety procedures, complete engineering documentation, and work within a Part-145 approved environment. Through exposure to base, line and AOG maintenance activities, apprentices will develop the practical skills, technical knowledge and professional behaviours required to become competent aircraft mechanics.
Where you'll work
HANGER 14-4
OXFORD AIRPORT
KIDLIONGTON
OX5 1QX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LRTT LIMITED
Training course
Aircraft maintenance technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Collect and interpret information or data to perform maintenance tasks.
- Record or enter information: paper based or electronic. For example, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any reporting requirements.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures. Apply safe systems of work. For example, risk assessments, COSHH, tool control and use of equipment and tools.
- Identify problems, collect evidence, analyse evidence, and determine the cause and maintenance activity required.
- Plan, organise and use resources to complete tasks.
- Follow instructions. For example, manufacturers and maintenance procedures.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Apply mathematical techniques and engineering principles to solve engineering problems.
- Apply maintenance methods and practices. For example, remove, refit, replace, repair, systems or components.
- Test and check aircraft equipment or aircraft systems. For example, built in test equipment, flight control systems, line replacement units or items.
- Assess condition of aircraft components and aircraft equipment. Identify action required. For example, visual inspections.
- Select, check, use, store and control tools and equipment. For example, ground support equipment or test equipment.
- Apply good housekeeping, for example, prior to, during and after completion of the activity to the work area.
- Use information technology. For example, for document creation, communication, and information management. Comply with GDPR and cyber security.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Segregate resources for reuse, recycling, and disposal.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing.
- Consider the properties and characteristics of aircraft materials and the possibility of damage to aircraft whilst performing the activity. For example, barely visible impact damage.
- Select aircraft consumables for carrying out maintenance activity.
- Carry out pre-use checks of resources and ensure sufficient supplies of materials and consumables for maintenance activity.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion policies and procedures.
- Apply quality assurance procedures. For example, completion of aircraft servicing schedules or aircraft technical logs.
- Apply team working principles.
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Training schedule
September 2026:
Phase 1 (9 months): Foundation Phase.
Training through Resource Group Aviation Academy with 65% practical learning and 35% theory, covering workshop skills, aircraft systems and engines.
June 2027:
Phase 2 (18 months) Development Stage.
Based within JMI's Part-145 maintenance environment at London Oxford Airport, apprentices gain hands-on experience working alongside skilled engineers. Competence is assessed on-site by qualified Apprentice Assessors, focusing on applying skills in a live maintenance setting.
More training information
During Phase 1, apprentices will attend training at the Resource Group training facility based at Cotswold Airport. Accommodation will be provided at Cotswold Water Park for the duration of this training period. Apprentices should be aware that they will be living away from home during this phase and will be accommodated with fellow apprentices undertaking the same course.
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Please note that JMI covers the cost of this accommodation; however, a training bond applies to these expenses. If an apprentice resigns before completing their apprenticeship contract, they may be required to repay some or all of the accommodation costs in accordance with the terms of the apprenticeship agreement and training bond.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
- Science (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Physics (grade 5)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Being comfortable working at height
- Working a shift pattern in the future
About this employer
Specialising in Cessna Citation and Dassault Falcon products. As a complete independent MRO solution JMI provides base, line and AOG support for owners and operators within UK and Europe. With an 18,000sq/ft hangar located at London Oxford Airport, our services include engine & airframe maintenance, structural repairs, avionic upgrades and assistance with interior modifications and aircraft painting. https://jmi-aero.com (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Graduates become UK CAA Part 66 Category A Aircraft Mechanics, ready to work in Part-145 approved maintenance organisations across the aviation industry.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JMI - Jet Maintenance International
Lian Griffith
lian.griffith@jmi-aero.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035752.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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