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Your Career in Aerospace

Ever thought of working for one of the largest civil aircraft manufacturers in the world?  Would you like the opportunity to be part of a first-class, global business with the prospect of continuous training, career development and advancement?

If the answer is yes to any or all of these questions, then Bombardier’s 'Your Career in Aerospace' workshops could be for you. 

Following the success of last year’s workshops, Bombardier is providing another exciting chance for students to learn more about its Modern Apprenticeship Programme by inviting students in Years 12,13 and 14 (5^th year, lower and upper 6^th) to attend a half day workshop at W5.

Apprentices on Bombardier's Training Programme in a Short Sealand aircraft currently being restored at the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum, Cultra.

'Your Career in Aerospace' workshops, run by Bombardier’s Education Liaison unit, offer an informative and insightful introduction to the various opportunities available to those with an interest in pursuing a career in engineering and aerospace, as well as practical advice on how to apply for Bombardier’s highly competitive Modern Apprenticeship Programme.

The half-day 'Your Career in Aerospace' workshop includes:

• A practical ‘hands-on’ session with current Bombardier engineers and apprentices.  This workshop aims to provide an interesting insight into the day-to-day activities involved throughout the training course and a ‘taster’ for the specialist skills that you can learn during a career with Bombardier.  It will also provide a chance to discuss a variety of aerospace topics such as manufacturing, engineering and aircraft design. 

• An informative presentation on the Bombardier Modern Apprenticeship Programme and the career paths available at Bombardier.

• An awe-inspiring flight show hosted in the lecture theatre.                           

Pupils will also get the chance to take a tour of W5  and look at various exhibitions on flight. 

Bombardier’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme is available to males and females under 25 years of age.  It offers the possibility of joining one of two Apprenticeship Programmes: the Trainee Technician Engineer Programme and the Craft Trainee Programme.

Trainee Technician Engineers will undertake a three-year training course.  Successful candidates will graduate to work in either the Design Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Departments, in positions such as Computer Aided Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Tool Designer. 

Craft trainees will also receive three years’ training and, if successful, will graduate to work on the shop floor as a skilled tradesperson such as an aircraft fitter, machinist or sheet metal worker. 

Both apprenticeship programmes require a minimum GCSE grade C in both Mathematics and English Language.  In addition, to qualify for the Trainee Technician Engineer Programme, students must also achieve a minimum of grade C in two other GCSE subjects, one of which must be Physics or Double Award Science.

Workshops coming up soon 

• Monday 28 January
• Monday 11 February
• Thursday 13 March

School pupils who attend the workshops are eligible to apply for the scheme and their applications will be kept on file for next year's intake. 

To book your free place on the 'Your Career in Aerospace', call Emma Beckett at W5 on 028 90467790.  To avail of free transport, your group must have 20 or more students in year 10 and above.

If you have any questions about the workshops please contact:

Tony Monaghan

Education Liaison Officer

028 90 46 2339

tony .monaghan@aero.bombardier.com

Transport and entrance costs will be paid for and refreshments are provided.

Applying for Bombardier’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme

If you would like more information about Bombardier’s Modern Apprenticeship Programme, please contact:

The Resources Department

028 90462 731

belfast.resources@aero.bombardier.com