Aerospace engineer
Creating aircraft components and equipment, specialising in a specific engineering discipline (for example - airframe, design and stress, systems integration, support engineering or manufacturing engineering).
Role overview
An aerospace engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains aircraft, spacecraft, and their systems, applying advanced engineering principles to ensure safety and performance in demanding environments. This degree-level apprenticeship covers disciplines such as aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and systems engineering within aviation or space sectors. Graduates can progress to chartered engineer status and senior technical, project leadership, or specialist research roles.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.