Military Air Solutions provides advanced military air capability with the UK and overseas customers. Working in partnership with our customers and suppliers we ensure operational requirements are met in the most cost effective manner.
We have proven capabilities in prime contracting, systems integration, rapid engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, repair and upgrade, and military training. These capabilities enable us to offer a full service lifecycle.
Our mission statement:
“Working as an integral part of the team delivering effective air power. Our aim is to give real advantage to the men and women of the armed forces. Trusted to deliver – always!”
Our advanced apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to join a company that is a world leader in aerospace systems, as either an Engineering or Business apprentice.
Warton/Samlesbury – What can they offer me?
Engineering apprentice
Engineering apprenticeships offer opportunities in both craft and technician roles. They usually conclude after 3-4 years of on and off the job training, undertaking the Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification, Key Skills level 2 (Level 3 in the case of technician apprentices) and a level 3 NVQ appropriate to your choice of trade, that will prepare you for the workplace.
Craft apprentices can qualify as Fitters, Electricians, Machinists, Maintenance Engineers and more whilst technicians can complete in numerous business functions such as Systems Engineering, Design Engineering and Flight Systems.
Potential apprentices will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, at grades C or above including Maths, Science (double award) and English Language or English Literature. Technicians are selected during the first year after a performance review, an academic review and interview.
Business apprentice
Business apprentices will participate in a structured training programme of approximately 24 months. This is a generic programme with an opportunity to specialise in functions such as Commercial or Project Management, with scope to include other support functions, e.g. HR.
Through on the job training, you will work towards a number of qualifications including NVQ3 in Business Administration, Key Skills Level 2, technical certificate in Business and Administration at level 3, a Certificate in Project Management at level 3, and also IT qualifications.
Potential apprentices will require a minimum of, 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades C or above including Maths and English (Language or Literature). Experience in IT with a qualification is an advantage.
Brough – What can they offer me?
Engineering apprentice
Our Apprenticeships Programme based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, offers opportunities to join a company that is a world leader in aerospace systems as a craft or technical roles, along with a unique software apprenticeship.
The craft and technician apprenticeship usually take between 3-4 years to complete. At this point you will have spent most of your apprenticeship receiving on the job training, undertaking the Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification along with an appropriate NVQ.
Potential apprentices will require a minimum of 3 to 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths, English and Science. 3 at grades C or above.
Software apprentice
As a software apprentice you will receive 3 years on the job training combined with external study leading to an Honours Degree in Applied Computing.
You will be working with professional software engineers and gaining experience in areas including:
- Software Requirements
- Software Development
- Software Architectures
- Software Certification
- Software Safety
- Testing
During your apprenticeship you will also get the opportunity to be involved in activities and training with the Craft and Technician Apprentices.
Selection criteria:
Working towards or have achieved a minimum of 3 'A' Levels (or 100 UCAS points) of which at least one must be Mathematics, Science or Engineering
