Aircraft technical jobs ?

[ecsrobin]

Cake and biscuits! Never turn up to a new place/section/unit without sufficient cake even if it's just for a short meeting.

[anonymous-user]

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/des-engi...

It's worth looking at the MoD apprentice schemes, they aren't as quite hands on as others but as far as breadth of opportunities go, it's hard to beat, UAVs, Typhoon, A400M, C17, Hawk...

[J4CKO]

He came back buzzing yesterday, was there 12 hours, he got to sit on the flightdeck of an A330 as it was towed (with a qualified engineer), had a tour of the airport in a van, helped with servicing the undercarriage on a plane, watched an A340 land at close range, was off like a shot this morning for seven AM.

[J4CKO]

He is coming to the end of his week there now, its been hugely beneficial.

He has learnt such a lot, from just one week, just hope it stands him in good stead for when the apprenticeships open up

[J4CKO]

He has now been on one Assessment day at Monarch, hopefully will hear before the end of April, has the Thomas Cook one soon as well.

[J4CKO]

Any more Apprenticeship suggestions, have told him he needs to make twenty applications, 2 isnt going to cut it and the Monarch one is looking dicey.

[RCBRG]

Flybe? BA?

[IforB]

J4CKO said:

Any more Apprenticeship suggestions, have told him he needs to make twenty applications, 2 isnt going to cut it and the Monarch one is looking dicey.

Why's the Monarch one looking dicey? PM his name and I'll have a check where it's at.

[J4CKO]

IforB said:

J4CKO said:

Any more Apprenticeship suggestions, have told him he needs to make twenty applications, 2 isnt going to cut it and the Monarch one is looking dicey.

Why's the Monarch one looking dicey? PM his name and I'll have a check where it's at.

I was told that the Manchester operation might be closed with the EasyJet takeover rumours

Pm Sent

Edited by J4CKO on Thursday 21st April 22:50

[IforB]

J4CKO said:

I was told that the Manchester operation might be closed with the EasyJet takeover rumours

Pm Sent

Edited by J4CKO on Thursday 21st April 22:50

PM replied, but just for everyone else.
Monarch engineering are considering closing the Manchester hangar and so are in consultation with staff at the moment, but that's due to the reduction in the MRO and especially heavy check market in the UK, however, whilst there are reductions in the base maintenace, the line maintenance stuff is increasing and there is still a massive need for engineers in the UK. So whilst the Manchester hangar might close, Monarch doesn't want to lose any of the engineers themselves.

As for the Ezy rumour. It's just that. We're owned by an investment firm and so they'll always be looking to make a return, the current rumours are EZY, Norwegian, Jet2 or even HNA (owners of Hainan airlines in China who also own Swissport and Gate Gourmet) any of which might be true or none of which might be true.

I wouldn't worry about it too much, as an apprentice it'd be up to us to try and ensure that they can continue their training and become licensed engineers. Monarch is an old fashioned company in that we take that responsibility very seriously and even if the worst happened, they'd be looked after.

[J4CKO]

Cheers for clarifying that Ifor, shows how rumours spread and get a bit distorted.

[Leadfoot]

If he hasn't had any joy with Monarchs or Cooks, Air Tanker are advertising an apprenticeship scheme.

[Leadfoot]

Thomas Cook apprenticeship scheme is now open for applications.

[Snappy89]

Best of luck to your lad.

Word of warning however is to avoid the likes of BAE Systems at all costs regarding aircraft work.
Sure you can end up working on some nice aircraft on some RAF base somewhere but there is little to no chance of licence progression.

[J4CKO]

Cheers all, he is applying at TC having done the work experience there, thats his main hope but its so competitive, would be perfect for him as on our doorstep and he loved his week there.

[anonymous-user]

Airbus (Broughton / Bristol) offer a full apprenticeship in manufacturing, a lot of the guys go on to get their licenses, it may open up the possibility of entering aerospace if he is not successful going direct to live.

Wages are not great, circa £32k, not that bad at 19/20 + OT, pensions etc.

Thomas Cook offer one at Manchester Airport as their apprentices did go to Deeside College for their training with Airbus.

[J4CKO]

Trexthedinosaur said:

Airbus (Broughton / Bristol) offer a full apprenticeship in manufacturing, a lot of the guys go on to get their licenses, it may open up the possibility of entering aerospace if he is not successful going direct to live.

Wages are not great, circa £32k, not that bad at 19/20 + OT, pensions etc.

Thomas Cook offer one at Manchester Airport as their apprentices did go to Deeside College for their training with Airbus.

Cheers, TC is the one he really wants, but it is so competitive, he did his work experience there, I got talking to a mate of my brother who works there and he kindly sorted it all out, he had a fantastic time and was so into it.

He finishes his course in a few weeks, so hopefully he can get something, have passed you Airbus suggestion on as I have with all the options people have kindly provided over the last few months.


He went down to Gosport for an Open Evening at Vector Aerospace, not sure where that is upto, he did a 500 mile round trip in a Citroen C1 for that, thats how keen he is !

[J4CKO]

Well, he has done the initial assessment for TC, went ok he said, so he will find out next week if he goes to the next stage where 18 of those who sat today will do some more tests and an interview, for seven positions.

Very competitive, really hope he gets an apprenticeship out of it, other than that he will be going to University to study Avionics but not sure whether that is just another three years with no actual industry experience, but you have to get a job to get experience.

He is a very capable lad, he got left in charge of the shop he works in for a week, I know its not fixing 747s but I dont think the owner would leave just anyone in charge, he acquitted himself perfectly, ran the place, I wouldnt let my other two loose on a Plane or managing a convenience store, they are more "creative", but him, definitely.

Anyway, sorry for boring you but seeing as I started this I though I should keep those who have show interest updated.

[Krikkit]

Still interesting, keep us posted and wish your lad good luck!

Regarding uni I can't see his chances being harmed doing something like that, at very least he will have the pleasures of university as well as a technical education.

[RWD cossie wil]

Studying at university is pretty useless on its own if you want to go into the maintenance side of the job.... It is more towards R&D/ design work.

Some university's offer B1/B2 module courses combined with a degree, they are ok but you NEED hands on experience to be taken seriously anywhere.