Do you want a direct route into a high-flying career in aviation? Look no further. This apprenticeship is your first-class ticket into an exciting, varied role at a leading UK-based Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO).
KLM UK Engineering are market leaders in airframe base maintenance, line maintenance, and technical training in regional and narrow-body types. Focused on creating partnerships with a global base of customers, we offer excellent, safe, and innovative maintenance services. We pride ourselves on our skilled and knowledgeable team who are committed to delivering excellent service
The Role
We have a very exciting opportunity for Apprentices to join us on a Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance apprenticeship. This role is based at Norwich Airport and is Monday – Friday.
Our apprentices will join the KLM UK Engineering team in supporting customers from around the globe. Initial learning takes place in the International Aviation Academy Norwich – a world-class training centre and the first of its kind – which hosts a live Boeing 737 aircraft.
You will learn the required practical and theoretical skills to become a qualified aircraft maintenance professional and gain a recognised level 3 qualification.
Selection Criteria
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for aviation and engineering; are aged 16 or over with 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English, and have valid right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship. You will also:
- Be open to developmental feedback with an appetite to continuously improve your performance
- Be open, honest and trustworthy with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Be reliable, flexible and hard working
- Be an effective communicator within a team.
Any experience with mechanical or electrical equipment or a demonstrable interest in engineering would be advantageous. Combined or Triple Science GCSEs at grade 5 or above (or equivalent) are desirable.
We kindly ask that you do not use AI tools to write your application, as it’s important that we get a genuine sense of who you are, in your own words.
Closing Date and Next Steps
The closing date for applications is 11th January 2026. You can expect to hear from us by 20th January 2026 if you are successful. The first stage of the selection process will take place on 8th and 9th April 2026. Second stage interviews will begin in the weeks commencing 27th April 2026 and 4th May 2026. The expected start date for the apprenticeship course is September 2026. Should there be any change to these dates, we will let you know in advance.
Salary and Benefits
We’re proud to offer more than just an apprenticeship — we want our people to feel valued, supported, and part of a workplace that genuinely cares. If you join us, you’ll enjoy:
- The opportunity to earn while you learn
- A wide range of retailer discounts to help your money go further
- An active social club and regular events to help you connect and have fun
- A focus on wellbeing, with support available when you need it
- Extra holiday allowance as a thank-you for long service
- Close proximity to public transport links for convenient commuting
- Enhanced sick pay that grows with your time with us
- Access to the Health Shield cash plan for a contribution to everyday healthcare costs
- A subsidised on-site canteen in our hangars (a 5–10-minute walk from the technical college) to make meal planning easier and more affordable
- Free on-site parking
Additional Information
As part of our ongoing outreach and commitment to supporting local communities, we are actively prioritising applications from candidates based in the local area. By fostering this approach and investing in local talent, we will contribute to economic growth and community development in our area as well as building a strong, connected, and committed team.
If you already hold a relevant qualification or licence (for example, a CAT A licence or degree) or have significant, relevant experience, we are required to review this as apprenticeship funds cannot pay for training and assessment that is duplicated. This is particularly relevant where your existing qualifications are at a higher level than a level 3 apprenticeship. If your recognition of prior learning and experience (RPLE) means that there isn’t enough new training left to deliver, you may not be eligible for a funded apprenticeship place because the remaining programme would fall below the minimum delivery thresholds of this qualification.
For more information, please see: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeships-recognition-of-prior-learning/apprenticeships-initial-assessment-to-recognise-prior-learning
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
