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Key figures
- Engineering apprentices offered a permanent role on completion
- 95%+
- Source: Heathrow (opens in a new tab)
- Of Heathrow's current engineering workforce started as apprentices
- Over half
- Source: Heathrow (opens in a new tab)
- BTEC and NVQ qualifications, with the option of a Level 4 HNC
- Level 3
- Source: Heathrow (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Heathrow is the UK’s biggest airport, and it needs engineers to keep it running around the clock.
The engineering apprenticeship
You train as an electromechanical technician, doing hands-on maintenance, testing and fault finding on:
- runways
- baggage and terminal systems
- energy, water and rail infrastructure
You gain BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications, with the option to go on to a Level 4 HNC.
What you need
GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in maths, English and science, and to be 16 or over. Higher or further education qualifications or engineering foundation courses may also be considered. You’ll need to be willing to work shifts once you’re 18.
Where it leads
Heathrow says more than 95% of its engineering apprentices are offered a permanent role, and over half of its current engineers started as apprentices. It doesn’t publish pay or the programme length on this page.
What they do
Heathrow runs London's main international airport. Its engineering apprentices help maintain runways, baggage and terminal systems, and its energy, water and rail infrastructure.
Apprenticeships they offer
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Engineering apprenticeship
Electromechanical technician
BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications, with the option to progress to a Level 4 HNC. Hands-on maintenance, testing and fault finding across runways, baggage systems, terminals and energy, water and rail infrastructure.
Career areas
Entry requirements
- Engineering apprenticeship
- GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in maths, English and science. Higher or further education qualifications or engineering foundation courses may also be considered. From Heathrow's programme page.
Who can apply
- You need to be 16 or over.
- You need to be willing to work shifts once you're 18.
Our tips for Heathrow
- Heathrow's engineers keep a huge airport running, so think about which systems interest you: baggage, runways, energy or rail.
- You'll work shifts once you're 18, so check that suits you.
- Heathrow says more than 95% of apprentices are offered a permanent role, so ask about where they end up.
Summary
- Heathrow's engineering apprenticeship trains you as an electromechanical technician.
- You gain BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications, with the option of a Level 4 HNC.
- You need GCSEs at grade 4 in maths, English and science, and to be 16 or over.
- More than 95% of apprentices are offered a permanent role, and over half of Heathrow's engineers started as apprentices.
Questions about Heathrow apprenticeships
Does Heathrow do apprenticeships?
Yes. Its engineering apprenticeship trains you as an electromechanical technician, maintaining runways, baggage and terminal systems and energy, water and rail infrastructure.
What qualifications do you need for a Heathrow apprenticeship?
GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in maths, English and science. Further education qualifications or engineering foundation courses may also be considered.
Do Heathrow apprentices get a job afterwards?
Heathrow says more than 95% of its engineering apprentices are offered a permanent role, and over half of its engineers started as apprentices.
What qualifications do Heathrow apprentices get?
BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications, with the option to progress to a Level 4 HNC.
Sources and review
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