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Aerospace engineer (level 6)

Creating aircraft components and equipment, specialising in a specific engineering discipline (for example - airframe, design and stress, systems integration, support engineering or manufacturing engineering).

Qualification level
6
Equivalent to degree.
Typical duration
48 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£27,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • Aerodynamics engineer
  • Aerospace design engineer
  • Aerospace manufacturing engineer
  • Aerospace materials engineer
  • Aerospace research & development engineer
  • Aerospace support engineer
  • Aerospace test engineer
  • Aircraft integration engineer
  • Aircraft systems engineer
  • Airframe structures engineer
  • Airworthiness engineer
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Communicate with stakeholders: verbal and written.
  • Write reports: data, technical information, drawings, outcomes and recommendations
  • Present information. For example, presenting project progress and key performance information (KPI's) such as cost, quality, time, risk and opportunities. Presenting technical results or trade studies into design reviews.
  • Use information technology: digital tools for presentation of data, digital communication and collaboration packages.
  • Use information technology: digital tools for engineering activities, configuration management, research and analysis. For example, exploiting data analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
  • Use problem solving tools and techniques, for example: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone and Practical Problem Solving (PPS).
  • Use continuous improvement methodologies. For example, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing and Kanban.
  • Produce and review design solutions, drawings, sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
  • Model real-world systems and products using, for example Computer Aided Modelling (CAM), Finite Element Modelling (FEM), Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
  • Assess different designs to identify solutions for a given aerospace engineering application and environment.
  • Produce systems solutions considering integrated structural engineering designs.
  • Develop and execute test plans to support aerospace product validation and approval.
  • Design functional aerospace systems and assemblies from component level. For example, designing elements of a landing gear to produce a complete landing system.
  • Apply project management techniques. For example, estimating, programming, risk, cost and budget control, time management and resource management.
  • Identify and comply with legal and statutory requirements. For example, health and safety, environmental protection, sustainability, aerospace certification requirements and data protection.
  • Plan and manage own time.
  • Work with and lead others including, negotiation, conflict management and developing others.

Full information on Aerospace engineer (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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