Graduate Apprentice - Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-02-26

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Ayrshire, South Ayrshire

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. 

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  

At our Prestwick Service Centre we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. We currently have vacancies within our Engineering team for our Summer 2026 Apprenticeship intake.

What you will do: 

As a Graduate Apprentice, you will work alongside a team of highly skilled Engineers specialising in Repair, Stress Analysis, Engineering Support, and Research & Development. The role offers structured rotations across all Engineering functions, as well as hands-on experience on the shopfloor, enabling you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the product lifecycle and manufacturing processes.

What you will learn:

This is a true ‘earn-while-you-learn’ opportunity, with full-time onsite employment at the Prestwick Service Centre throughout the four-year programme. Three working days each week will be dedicated to on-the-job learning across a range of Engineering departments and specialist functions, providing practical, hands-on experience. The remaining two days will focus on academic study delivered onsite in partnership with Strathclyde University through its virtual learning environment.

The Graduate Apprenticeship leads to a BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design and Manufacture, with your individual specialism determined in alignment with business requirements upon completion of the programme.

Qualifications we prefer: 

We expect that you will just be starting your career in the Aerospace industry so, alongside our training partner, we will delight in training and supporting you through your career journey to successfully complete your apprenticeship. That means you need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results. You will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as basic practical skills and have a genuine interest in engineering and mechanics.

We welcome applications from candidates who have passed these qualifications (or equivalent) by August 2026:

Essential:

• Higher in Mathematics (not Application of Mathematics) grade A/B

• Higher in Physics grade A/B

PLUS

• 2 x additional Highers grade A/B

• Nat 5 pass in English

Preference will be given to candidates who also have at least 1 practical/technical subject such as:

• PEO in any specialism

• Metalwork/Woodwork Nat 5

• Design & Manufacture Nat 5

• Graphics Nat 5

• Engineering Science Nat 5

What we offer:  

This role provides a pathway into a fully qualified role at Collins Aerospace, combining practical experience with an accredited apprenticeship.

In addition, we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. There is an Employee Assistance Program, option to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.    

Advanced Structures:

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come.

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Candidates are required to submit a covering letter with their application, alongside their CV. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. This information will be used for shortlisting purposes. 

Please note that submission of a covering letter is mandatory for this role. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be progressed. 

Applications will close on 8th March, and applicants must ensure they check their email regularly - including their spam or filtered folders - for updates on their application.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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