Avionic/Aerospace apprentice advice...

[cps13]

hi all,

I am 22 and applying for some Aerospace engineering apprenticeships starting 2011. I know there will be lots of applications for these and want to try and make it so i stand out a bit more as i don't have an engineering backgruond.

Does anybody have any advice/suggestions for shorts course etc to do first? I have decided to do a couple of the practical modules from the EASA license course and I am going to try and arrange some work experience but I really want to do everything i possibly can to increase my chances.

any suggestions welcome.

thanks all

[Kuroblack350]

You don't really need any specific courses, the apprenticeship will teach you all that you need to rewire a Tyhoon cockpit blindfolded.

The better candidates are those that come across as being versatile, eager, enthusiastic and willing to learn In the meantime, as you've suggested, keep yourself busy with a course or two.

There's some useful apprentice info here www.baesystems.com

Edited by Kuroblack350 on Thursday 11th November 16:36

[BoRED S2upid]

These guys might be able to help.

http://www.semta.org.uk/

Have you tried e-mailing the likes of:

http://www.airbus.com/en/careers/opportunities-for...

And asking them outright? Im sure they would appreciate some proactive thinking. Something along the lines of: Dear Sir, I wish to become the best Apprenticeship you have ever had can you suggest how I can better myself before applying for one of your apprenticeships.