Apprenticeship glossary

Part-66 licence

What does Part-66 licence mean?

A licence for aircraft maintenance staff, granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. The engineering apprenticeships at Jet2 and easyJet lead to a Category A licence, which qualifies you as a licensed mechanic.

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Employer profile easyJet apprenticeships The airline. Its two-year Aeronautical Engineering Apprenticeship trains you as a licensed Category A1 mechanic: nine months at its Luton training academy with free meals and accommodation support, then night shifts at Luton or Gatwick. Bonus up to 20%.
Apprentice
Someone doing an apprenticeship: an employee who is paid to work and train towards a recognised qualification at the same time.
Apprenticeship
A real, paid job where you also train towards a recognised qualification. In England at least 20% of your normal working hours are spent training, and you don't pay tuition fees.
Participation age
The rule in England that you must stay in education or training until 18. Starting an apprenticeship counts.
Pathway
A route within an apprenticeship programme, such as a specialism or department.
Pay rise
An increase in your pay. Some employers, like JLR and Rolls-Royce, publish pay that rises each year of the apprenticeship.
Payslip
The document showing what you were paid and what was taken off. Check it against your contract and the minimum wage.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.