Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship 2014

dannytraynor

Hi,

I am a 23 year old software engineering graduate now working in an engineering firm in the UK. I want something more hands on and I want to train as an aircraft engineer. I have recently been looking into possible apprenticeship routes, it seems as though none of the common sources i.e. Shannon Aerospace and Air Atlanta have no information on their sites. Is it because they have stop apprenticeships altogether or are they just closed for 2013. Anyone who has recently done an apprenticeship or currently in one who can give information would be most appreciated.

Cheers,

Katunga

Shannon Aerospace usually take on trainees approximately every 6 months. send them on a CV.
With Shannon Aerospace You train for A Cat A EASA licence not A B1 or B2 which takes two years not 4 like The B.

dannytraynor

Thanks for the response I realize that there are several threads on this issue already. I'm planning on calling all of the relevant apprentice providers so hopefully when the time rolls round to apply they will remember I've already showed interest. Do you know if it's easy to progress on to getting a B1 or B2 after receiving a Cat A? Or is it still quite a gamble?

lintdrummer

dannytraynor wrote: »

Thanks for the response I realize that there are several threads on this issue already. I'm planning on calling all of the relevant apprentice providers so hopefully when the time rolls round to apply they will remember I've already showed interest. Do you know if it's easy to progress on to getting a B1 or B2 after receiving a Cat A? Or is it still quite a gamble?

Aer lingus, city jet, Aer arann and transaero have been fairly reliably taking apprentices on a yearly basis of late. The apprenticeship starts in September so be looking out for advertisements from April.
As has been said you could do a traineeship with Shannon aerospace to cat A. If your goal is to get a B license then while that would be a start, it would be an uphill struggle from there in terms of getting experience and doing your easa exams. You would have to do all the exams you would have taken for the A license again to the higher B standard. Having said that, the apprenticeship structure changed last year and this is basically the way it's structured now, A license then conversion to B1 or B2. However you will have way more time to study and pass exams than if you're working and doing it off your own back.
My advice would be to apply for every apprenticeship next year. Don't waste your time sending speculative Cvs now, I don't think it will be of any benefit to you.
Brush up on basic aircraft knowledge between now and then, learn as much as you can and show your interest at interview where it will be appreciated.
Good luck!

dannytraynor

Thanks Lintdrummer that clears up any of my concerns I was of two minds as whether or not to start contacting airlines around now, but your right it would be much to early. I'll keep my on there websites come Spring time for postings and hopefully this time next year I'll be in. Cheers

alpha.arif

Hi,

Notice me Arif from India, and currently working as a Aircraft Mechanic, trying to drift to Shannon Aerospace, in order to increase my scope and get my EASA.

I have posted my CV to HR. But she recommended me that to Apply through FAS for Aircraft Mechanic Programme.

Could you please suggest me How to get in Shannon Aerospace.
Will be Appreciated.

Thanks in Advance.

Regards.
Arif

lintdrummer

Arif:

Do you have a qualification? Have you got much experience?
If so then you should be able to get work contracting. You may even be able to do some sort of conversion exams to get an EASA qualification. I would contact EASA about that if that's the case.
If you are unqualified, you will probably struggle to get work.
The lady you spoke to was probably suggesting that you should apply for the traineeship that Shannon Aerospace run. It lasts 2 years and you get an A license from EASA if you pass all your exams.
Here's the traineeship webpage: http://www.shannonaerospace.com/shannonaerospace/careers/traineeships/amt.html

alpha.arif

Lint,

Thanks for the info.

I do have experience of 2 years on single and wide body fleet. The reason for choosing Shannon Aerospace is to get my EASA and hands on experience on different fleet.
Do you please suggest me, Do you have any idea about contracting firms,in order to gain work experience and get my CAT A done,same like Shannon Aerospace.
The lady i spoke said me they don't have trainee ship program in Shannon Aerospace,and recommended to apply through. http://www.fas.ie/en/Contact+Us/default.html- where they asked me to get my visa?
your favors are always Appreciated.

Regards.
Arif.