Dowty, a GE Aerospace company, is based in Gloucestershire. It is a world-leading supplier of electronically controlled, composite propeller systems for A wide range of civil and military applications, including commercial airliners and military airlifters to multi-role seaplanes and marine hovercraft. 

Key programs include the Lockheed Martin C-130J, the De-Haviland, Dash 8-400 and the Leonardo C-27J.   

Operated by a highly skilled workforce, Dowty’s’ in-house production expertise for composite blades includes application of resin transfer moulding processes, which have been continuously evolved and perfected since 1976; and the use of braiding machines that rapidly and accurately apply the blades’ fibre outer layers.  

Keeping yourself, the ME team and the business safe and compliant in all your daily tasks. 

To undertake a series of cross functional job rotations in production, quality, design, materials & processes, tool design, Non-Destructive Test to obtain a broad understanding of the success factors in becoming a successful manufacturing engineer. 

Your last rotation will be inside ME where you will gain experience working on core ME tasks such as: 

• Manufacturing process routings, process specifications, tooling solutions and rework activities (UK CAA Part 21). 

• Technical task planning for repair, overhaul and rework (UK CAA Part 145) 

• Calculation of process standard times. 

• Advice and support for training, shop daily management and shop queries 

• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming. 

• Problem solving and robust root cause corrective actions (RCCA). 

• Quality plans, measurement systems analysis, process failure mode effect analysis (PFMEA) in accordance with Advanced Process Quality Planning (APQP). 

Qualifications/Requirements 

Essential 

• Minimum of 112 UCAS points via:​  

• 3 A-Levels at grade BBC or above (including Mathematics and another STEM-based subject e.g., Physics/Electronics/Computing or similar)​  

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering at grade DMM or above​  

• Equivalent qualification with appropriate Mathematics content  

• Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent (we accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths)   

Desired 

• An understanding of our business and products, and the broader aerospace industry and the challenges we face. 

• A commitment to personal development and community volunteering. 

Overview of the scheme 

Length of Program: 4 years including End Point Assessment. The first year is full time at University of Western England located in Bristol. In the second year you will be at university one day per week, with the remainder spent in the workplace. Third year is similar, and the fourth year is in the workplace, with time allocated for you to complete your EPA and any other required assignments. 

Total Reward 

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. 

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs: 

• Performance based annual bonus   

• Non-contributory Pension               

• Life Assurance    

• Group income protection                 

• Private medical cover         

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell    

Recruitment Process 

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to submit an initial CV application. You will then be invited to submit additional information we require to enable us to screen your application. After this, you may be invited to a video interview. If successful, the final stage would be to attend an assessment centre on site. Our recruitment team will be in touch with you at every stage to keep you updated. 

If you require any adjustments to the process to enable you to be at your best, please email the team via Apprenticeship.Queries@ge.com 

Please note our applications will close on Sunday 24th November but may close earlier dependant on application volumes. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Security Clearance 

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS 

Right to Work 

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. 

Whether we are manufacturing components for our engines, driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, or unlocking new opportunities to grow and deliver more productivity, our GE Aerospace teams are dedicated and making a global impact. Join us and help move the aerospace industry forward.