Apprentice Aircraft Engineers - CHC Helicopter

Apprentice Aircraft Engineers

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Reach Beyond!

CHC provides unmatched helicopter services that enable our customers to reach beyond – to work in remote and challenging destinations that limit others – and come home safely. We are dedicated to our purpose of getting our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world – safely and reliably. All you have to do is get on board!

At CHC, we pride ourselves on our values and culture:

​Simplicity Finding the most efficient way in everything we do

Agility Moving quickly and decisively

Collaboration Working together with candour and transparency

Innovation Creating solutions and leading change

Ownership Working with passion and doing what needs to be done

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Apprenticeship Summary

We are looking for six Engineering Apprentices to join our team at CHC Helicopter! Working with Resource Group, CHC are looking to foster the next generation of engineering talent for a two year Apprenticeship programme starting in April 2023!

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About our Apprenticeship

Delivered for CHC by Resource Group’s aviation maintenance training division LRTT, the apprentices will complete eight months of classroom training in Cirencester, England, and 16 months of practical experience at a CHC operation rotating through our bases in Aberdeen, Norwich and Humberside. Accommodation local to Cirencester will be provided during the classroom phase of training.

The Apprenticeship programme combines theoretical and practical learning, both off-the-job and on-the-job and successful apprentices will work towards a European Aviation Safety Agency approved qualification, as well as level 2 technical certificates and a level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Aeronautical Engineering.

The academic component of the theory and accompanying examinations the apprentices will go through are the EASA Modules in Mathematics; Physics; Electrical Fundamentals; Digital Techniques; Materials & Hardware; Maintenance Practices; Basic aerodynamics; Human Factors – continuation; Air legislation; Helicopter’s aerodynamics, structures & systems; Gas Turbines. This allows individuals to gain the knowledge underpinning the skills required for the discipline. The skills developed will be in line with mandatory requirements as well as those specific to CHC.

Apprentices will be supported by Resource Group throughout the programme as well as having a dedicated line manager and mentor from one of our bases. We have many employees in the business that have commenced their career via an Apprenticeship providing this new cohort a solid support network.

At the end of the apprenticeship there may be an opportunity for individuals to continue their CHC career path through moving into a Mechanic position and continue development to obtaining their B licences.

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Key Responsibilities

At the end of the apprenticeship individuals should be able to:

•Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance to our S92 and EC175 Helicopter fleet as part of the engineering team including fault diagnosis; component replacement and repair; testing; and, structural inspection

•Complete Accurate documentation of maintenance carried out within the scope of their approval

•Ensure they remain current with all amendments to Company Procedures/Manuals and all other relevant technical data provisions

•Ensure all tools used during maintenance are properly controlled

•Be responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the work areas under their control

•Observe employee responsibilities to comply with Health, Safety and Environmental policy within their area

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Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

The ideal candidate will have the following:

•A passion for engineering

•GCSE (4-9) or National 5 (A-C) in English and Maths

•Good Communications skills, both verbal and written

•Be computer literate

•The ability to work well within a high performing team

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Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Candidates will also be required to pass Psychometric evaluations and be able to pass a UK security background check and a disclosure Scotland check required to obtain an airport security pass.

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To Apply

• Please submit an online application by clicking Apply Now.

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