Above the rest
Take flight in your career in Aeronautical Engineering and Aerospace at Ayrshire College.
Training with our partners
We work with some of the highest profile brands in the aerospace industry.
National Air Traffic Service (NATS)
Entry Requirements
Be aged 18+ at the time of applying.
Have the right to work in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. If you’re unsure, check the Home Office guidance.
Possess 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or Scottish National 5’s Grade A-C including English and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
Applicants will need to pass security clearance to SC level and undergo an initial Class 3 medical assessment in entirety. Please refer to the CAA website for medical standards.
Adhere to the NATS drug & alcohol policy from the point of signing your contract.
Engineering Qualifications and Skills
Qualifications: The post holder is expected to hold, as a minimum, a Higher National Certificate in an Engineering or Information Technology related discipline, and relevant experience. Job holders not holding the expected qualification but who have undertaken structured technical training (e.g. apprenticeship recognised by a professional body) with recognised qualification ideally to at least HNC equivalent level will also be considered.
Experience: Experience in systems engineering or support roles within a technical environment, ideally within a safety-critical or real-time environment.
Knowledge: A foundational understanding of technical concepts within the Domain/Capability, the systems engineering lifecycle, and the relevant technical standards.
Skills: Demonstrated problem-solving ability, understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, effective communication skills, and a learning-focussed attitude. Software engineering skills are desirable dependent on role.
Collins Aerospace
To enter the Collins programme;
OPTION 1 - Mechanic Inspector / Tinsmith & Welder | Spray Painter
Nat 5 in English & Mathematics
Plus any one of the following at Nat5
Metalwork
Woodwork
Graphics
Engineering Science
Physics
Design & Manufacture
PEO in any specialism
OPTION 2 - Tinsmith / Welder
Performing Engineering Ops Fabrication & Weld SCQF Level
Plus Nat 5 Mathematics
OPTION 3 - Mechanic Inspector
Foundation Apprenticeship Aeronautical Engineering SCQF Level 6
Plus Nat 5 Mathematics
BAE
Details to follow
GE Aerospace
Performing Engineering Ops is essential OR Foundation Apprenticeship
School grades will help with College work.
Apprentices with Highers will have access to our Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
What is a Foundation Apprenticeship
A Foundation Apprenticeship is a work-based learning program for senior-phase secondary school pupils (S5 or S6) that combines academic study with real-world work experience.
Alongside this experience you'll get a recognised qualification, equivalent to a Higher qualification at SCQF Level 6.
FAs provide an opportunity to gain practical skills, build confidence, and explore career paths in high-demand industries.
Why choose Ayrshire College?
We’ve been a trusted apprenticeship provider for decades, with strong links to employers across Ayrshire and beyond. Here’s what sets us apart:
Expert staff who understand the technical demands of science and engineering industries.
Modern facilities, including specialist labs and workshops.
Flexible training options that work around your business needs.
Full support in setting up apprenticeships ideal for small and medium-sized employers.
Our focus is on quality training and long-term success for both the apprentice and the employer.
Get in touch
To find out more about our programmes, either as an apprentice, or as a business looking to hire apprentices, get in touch.
Our exceptional team have expertise in helping young people get in to apprenticeships and helping businesses help develop young people in a training capacity.
