Date Posted:

2025-06-20

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Goodrich Control Systems, The Radleys, Marston Green, Birmingham, B33 0HZ

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of engineers and technicians we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Operations Apprentice to join our Power and Control business at our Marston Green facility in the Midlands.

What you will do:

During the 4-year Degree Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to work across various operational teams as well as within key support functions, providing you with a broad understanding of our business.

Your primary placement will be within our Electronics division of the organisation where we repair Electronic Engine Controllers for a variety of aircraft and applications. Supported by our experienced team you will:

Test, evaluate and repair a variety of Aero Engine Control System products such as Fuel Pumps, Fuel Metering Units, Fuel-driven Actuators or Electronic Engine Controllers
Shadow employees to learn our processes
Actively engage with and implement improvements
Attend University on a block release basis and complete all assigned apprenticeship work on time and to a high standard

What you will learn:

This comprehensive Level 6 Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer Degree Apprenticeship, delivered in partnership with Aston University, is ideally suited to you if you are motivated, diligent, and excited by a career in Operations/Engineering within the Aerospace sector. Alongside gaining hands-on experience and a broad understanding of our business operations, you will work towards a BEng in Professional Engineering (Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer), helping to shape a strong foundation for your future career - which we hope may lead to securing a permanent role with us!

Qualifications we prefer:

We expect that you will be just starting your career in Operations so, alongside our training partner, we will delight in training and supporting you through your career journey to successfully complete your apprenticeship. That means you need to be a willing learner and committed to achieving both business and personal results whilst working as part of a team.

You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas and information clearly. You will be proficient using Microsoft applications and have a great work ethic. With a keen interest in Aerospace and/or Engineering you will have obtained 3 A Levels (grade C or above) including a Mathematics based subject and a STEM subject (or equivalent level qualifications i.e. BTEC) and a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and a STEM subject.

What we offer:

In return we offer a benefits package which includes a competitive salary as well as 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. There is an Employee Assistance Programme, option to buy and sell holidays, employee discounts, a fantastic pension scheme, discounted gym membership and much, much more.

Power & Controls:

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

This position may involve access to export-controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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