National Apprenticeship Week: EasyJet’s 2024 engineering apprenticeship programme ready for take-off to boost and preserve skills in the aircraft engineering space
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With over 300 aircraft in easyJet’s fleet and 90 million passengers a year, the engineering team works hard in the background to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Every year, easyJet recruits apprentices to become CAT A Licenced Aircraft Engineers.
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Hide AdAllowing apprentices to earn while they learn, this apprenticeship programme provides a hands-on experience lasting two years – preparing potential candidates for a full-time career as a valued member of easyJet’s engineering team.
The programme, which is a fully funded programme consists of two phases.
In the first nine months, apprentices will complete a CAT A1 training course at easyJet’s Luton training academy or Kemble Airport and have to take exams each month.
During CAT A1 training, easyJet will also cover costs for subsistence and accommodation – one of few airline operators to do so in the country.
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Hide AdBetween months 10 and 24, candidates will continue their hands-on learning experience by working full-time night shifts at easyJet’s Hangars in Luton or Gatwick where they’ll be able to build practical knowledge of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-66 Category A1 modules.