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Apprentice Recruitment Evenings Our apprentices are our future so we invest in theirs We offer comprehensive, high-quality training with support from people passionate about nurturing talent and developing skills, paid-for quality qualifications and hands-on experience in world-class projects and products. We have a variety of apprenticeships for you across our business. BAE Systems Apprenticeships UK Virtual Early Careers Recruitment Events To find out more about our exciting apprenticeship opportunities, please select the relevant scheme and date (below) and register your details via the link. Welcome to BAE Systems Date & Time of Event (Nov) Date & Time of Event (Dec) An introduction to the Business 15th November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 2nd December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 Date & Time of Event Apprentice Scheme 16th November 2021 18:30 - 19:30 9th December 2021 19:45 - 20:45 16th November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 9th December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 Level 3 Advanced Supply Chain 18th November 2021 18:30 - 19:30 6th December 2021 19:45 - 20:45 Level 3 Advanced Business + Level 5 Human Resources (HR) Consultant Partner 18th November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 7th December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 Level 6 Aerospace Software Development 18th November 2021 18:30 - 19:30 7th December 2021 19:45 - 20:45 Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship (EDAS) 22nd November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 13th December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 22nd November 2021 18:30 - 19:30 13th December 2021 19:45 - 20:45 Level 6 Aerospace Engineering Development 22nd November 2021 18:30 - 19:30 14th December 2021 19:45 - 20:45 Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship (EDAS) 23rd November 2021 18:30 - 19:30 7th December 2021 19:45 - 20:45 Level 6 Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) NEW 23rd November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 6th December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 Level 3 Advanced Engineering Technician 25th November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 14th December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 25th November 2021 19:45 - 20:45 13th December 2021 18:30 - 19:30 Level 3 Advanced Engineering Craft Level 6 Project Manager (Integrated Degree) Level 4 Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Advanced Aircraft Maintenance (Humberside) + Level 3 Advanced Engineering Technician (Brough) Level 7 Finance Higher Level 6 Project Control Degree Please note: you must register a place in order to attend the Career Events. Our apprentice application window opens on the 1st November 2021 until the 28th February 2022. You can apply online at: www.baesystems.com/apprenticeships or use the QR Code here. Connect via social media/online www.baesystems.com

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Contents 04 05 Advanced Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3 06 Meet Jess 07 Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 3 08 Your Journey 09 Advanced Engineering Craft Apprenticeship Level 3 10 Meet Lucas 11 Advanced Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 12 Meet Anna 13 Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Level 3 14 Meet Keal 15 Advanced Aircraft Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 Human Resources (HR) Consultant Partner Level 5

Engineering Degree Apprentice Scheme in Software Level 6 16 Meet Olive 17 Engineering Degree Apprentice Scheme in Aerospace Level 6 18 Meet Khadijah 19 Level 6 Digital Technology Solutions (DTS) NEW Level 6 20 Finance Higher Apprenticeship Level 4/7 21 Meet Marcia 22 Project Management Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Level 6 23 Meet Aimee 24 Project Control Degree Programme Level 6 25 Meet Jo 27 Notes 28/29 More Information 30

Advanced Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Locations: Warton and Samlesbury, Brough, Coningsby. Background: How much will I be rewarded? Entry Requirements: Are you that person who organises the Advanced Business Administrator 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) tickets for the cinema, is never late to Apprentices typically start on salary of Including Mathematics and English. meet friends, likes to join in and meet circa £12,800 per year with increases new people or the one your family ask for throughout the scheme, dependent upon ICT would be beneficial but is not help with computers? performance and behaviours. You will compulsory. also gain access to the Company pension Do you feel you can add real value to a and share saving schemes. Length of Apprenticeship: business? Where will I be working? 2 Years including Induction, Outward If this sounds like you, then the Bound (mandatory) and placements Advanced Business Administrator Typically you will be placed within one within your allocated area. Apprenticeship is the right role for you. business area for the duration of your This two-year scheme will offer you apprenticeship. Business areas include: Continual Development the opportunity to gain real experience working in the business areas which • Business Development The Advanced Business Administrator support all of our products. Through Apprenticeship will provide the a combination of ‘off the-job’ training, • Commercial opportunity to gain the following: reviews and work placements, you will gain exposure to real challenges that • Manufacturing Operations • Level 3 Business Administrator support our business. standard • Procurement The number and location of your • Level 2 Functional skills in placements will depend on the site you • Project Management Mathematics and English (if not apply for. already achieved) What are my future job You will have the opportunity prospects? In addition to this the BAE Systems to learn how to: Apprenticeship also incorporates You may be offered a permanent role in other training such as; Business • Deliver your responsibilities efficiently the business area you have successfully Improvement Techniques and and with integrity completed the scheme in. There will also internal Project Management be opportunities to continue to develop training. Post successful completion • Show a positive attitude these technical skills, knowledge and of your Apprenticeship, the scope competence and to attend relevant of the training available provides • Work well within a team training courses which support your the potential opportunity for further development and the ever changing individual development. • To demonstrate strong communication business needs. skills (both written and verbal) What support is available? • Time management You will be supported throughout the • Problem-solving apprenticeship in a number of ways. These include: • Develop your organisational skills Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers • Project management skills team/Placement Manager/Business area Manager/Apprentice Peer Support Group/ Apprentice scheme lead.

Meet Jess See what she had to say about our apprenticeships Background: What is the best part of the job? behaviours I can now continue to build on And how has this experience as I exit early careers. Leaving college I was unsure of exactly helped you to develop and what I wanted to do. I didn’t like the achieve? What would you say to people idea of going to University, committing thinking of applying? to paying high tuition fees when I was Reflecting on the past two years as an unsure of the career path I wanted to Advanced Business Apprentice, I feel Firstly, I would highly recommend applying take. I thoroughly enjoyed studying extremely grateful to have had so many as it’s one of the best decisions I’ve business at both GCSE and A-level which exciting development opportunities at ever made! Secondly I would encourage made me interested in exploring various such an early stage in my career. This anyone thinking of applying for an roles in different sectors. A number has included rotating through five diverse apprenticeship at BAE Systems to research of the roles I took and organisations I placements in the Business Development both the organisation and schemes to worked for didn’t align with my long term function (half being virtual), which has been make sure that they make the right career vision. This was mainly down to both interesting and challenging. decision for them, aligning with any future the lack of progression and development goals and aspirations they may have. opportunities available. Each rotation has been made a lot easier thanks to a great support network built Although I would emphasise if you don’t I’d worked for my previous employer along the way made up of inspiring people know exactly know what you want to do, for 2 years as an account manager, including my line managers, teams and that’s also ok, as the great thing about progressing to a team leader and skills coaches. Although we have been working for a large global organisation like looking for my next step. I started to in a pandemic during the majority of BAE Systems is the opportunities to work research employers in the local area and my apprenticeship, I have embraced in different roles, functions and locations opportunities available. This is when all available opportunities with a ‘yes throughout your career are endless. If BAE Systems apprenticeship schemes can-do’ attitude! Some of my highlights you’re slightly older when applying like I first stood out to me. Initially I thought include stand manning at World Skills was, don’t let this put you off. Instead see it was too late to start an apprenticeship 2019, Darb Al Saai in Qatar 2019 and your previous work experiences as positive scheme, due to the stigma around Finland Air show 2021, working in the personal development and learning which apprenticeships being for school/college Pandemic Response Team supporting the you could offer to a role in BAE Systems. leavers. Although, I couldn’t have been company navigate through unprecedented more wrong, as I completed further times and organising the first Virtual Top tips for applying for research and attended an open event Business Development Conference. These the Advanced Business speaking with current apprentices experiences have been invaluable for my Administrator Apprenticeship: working at BAE Systems who had similar development, but also made my time on the backgrounds to myself, I soon learnt scheme thoroughly enjoyable. In addition, Take your time with the application and they are open to every age. This opened they have contributed to my awards for 1st tailor your answers to the role you’re my eyes to the world of apprenticeships Year Business Apprentice of the year 2020 applying for. Think about all your past at BAE Systems, offering invaluable and Overall Apprentice of the year 2020. experiences either from education, on-the-job experience whilst gaining a hobbies or work and the qualities you have qualification prompting me to apply. Through a mixture of on and off the job developed which are transferable to the training my apprenticeship has equipped me workplace...Be yourself! with a wide breadth of knowledge, skills and

Supply Chain Practitioner Level 3 Apprenticeship Locations: Samlesbury, Background: How much will I be rewarded? Entry Requirements: Supply Chain (SC) is at the heart of every SCP Apprentices typically start on salary 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) business – it is a system of organisations, of circa £12,800 per year, with increases Including Mathematics and English. people, activities, information and throughout the scheme, dependent upon resources involved in moving products or performance and behaviours. You will Length of Apprenticeship: services from supplier to customer. gain access to the Company pension and share schemes. 2 Years including Induction, Outward What does a Supply Chain Bound (mandatory) and placements Practitioner do? What are my future job within your allocated area. prospects? During your 24 months as an Supply What Qualifications will I get? Chain Practitioner (SCP) Apprentice There are many different roles available, you will play a key role in enabling BAE including office-based Planning and As an SCP Apprentice, you will not Systems to deliver on time, at the right Logistics for the Aircraft Maintenance only be continually developing your cost and at the right quality. You will and Aircraft Manufacturing Functions and own skills and knowledge within the gain a broad knowledge if the supply liaison between Customers and Suppliers business, you will also undertake chain and learn the skills to contribute in the Procurement Function. There are part-time academic study which is to our continuous improvement culture. also global work opportunities at our fully funded by the company. Initially SCP apprentices will utilise problem many sites overseas, once you are you will study towards a Level 3 solving skills regularly to ensure customer qualified and have more experience. Supply Chain Practitioner qualification demands are met. but there is also a development What support is available? framework in place for those wishing Alongside this you will complement to further extend their education your on the job learning with interactive You will be supported throughout the and qualifications after successful classroom sessions, taken by industry apprenticeship in a number of ways. completion of the apprenticeship. leading professionals, studying topics These include: such as problem solving in the workplace, principles of continuous improvement, Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers responding to change and effective team/Placement Manager/Apprentice workplace communication in our world Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme class training facilities. lead. As a result you will be best placed to use your learning to influence the developing of technologies for future and existing products, taking BAE Systems on the journey to factories of the future and supply chains.

Your Journey Potential future qualifications Apprenticeship modules studies over 24 months* • CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics • The FMCG Supply Chain • Continuous Improvement and Transport) • Effective Workplace Communication Management • Different Customer Groups • CIPS (Chartered Institute of • Identifying and Managing Risk • Problem Solving Purchasing and Supply) • New Products and Product Costing • Procurement • Process Improvement in Your • APICS- Certified in Production and • Capacity Planning Workplace Inventory Management (CPIM) • Plan Manufacture • Forecasting • Performance Improvement in Your • Leadership in Supply Chain BSc at • Working with Data Workplace Leeds Trinity • Analysing Data • Responding to Change • Developing Standard Operating Other benefits/experience • IT Systems for the FMCG Supply Procedures • World Class Training Facilities Chain • Completing Audit Documentation • Flow Prioritisation • Competitive Salary and Holiday • Logistics Allowance • Problem Solving in Your Workplace. • Work Life Balance • Structured Career Development • Global Opportunities. * Apprenticeship modules subject to change.

Advanced Engineering Craft Level 3 Apprenticeship Locations: Warton and Samlesbury, Background: How much will I be rewarded? Entry Requirements: Are you quite ‘hands on’ and enjoy Advanced Engineering Craft apprentices 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) making and repairing things? If so typically start on salary of circa £12,500 Including Mathematics and English. then the Advanced Engineering Craft per year, with increases throughout the Apprenticeship might be for you. The scheme, dependent upon performance Length of Apprenticeship: apprenticeship will see you gain a strong and behaviours. You will also gain access grounding in engineering practice – to the Company pension and share At least 48 months, including using tools to carry out a range of tasks, saving schemes. Induction, Outward Bound operating safely in the workplace and (mandatory). working on complex products for aircraft What are my future job such as the F-35, Typhoon, Hawk & prospects? • Year 1: Training undertaken at Tempest. You will spend the first year Academy of Skills and Knowledge, in full time training, learning core skills There are many different roles available before moving into your trade discipline, such as an electrician on a fast jet, an Samlesbury. such as Mechanical Fitter, Machinist and aircraft fitter on the latest unmanned air Electrician. vehicle, or machining components for the • Year 2-4: Includes placements F-35. There may be opportunities to work at Warton and Samlesbury in What does an Advanced overseas following completion of your Lancashire. Engineering Craft apprenticeship. Apprenticeship include? What Qualifications will I get? What support is available? The apprenticeship will see you working Craft apprentices study to attain a on some of the world’s most advanced You will be supported throughout the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard for military aircraft. apprenticeship in a number of ways. Engineering. These include: Year 1 of your training will be undertaken As well as classroom-based academic at the Academy for Skills and Knowledge Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers study, you’ll have practical training at Samlesbury, Lancashire, where you will team/Placement Manager/Apprentice delivered in our own fully equipped, be trained in both practical and theory- Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme in-house academy. Further training to based engineering. You will learn the lead. support your apprenticeship takes basics in electrical circuits, aircraft fitting, place during your workshop based maintenance, toolmaking, mechatronics, placements. machining, flight line awareness and Computer Aided Design. You may apply to progress onto higher qualifications once you have After the first year, Craft apprentices completed your apprenticeship, as well as continuing academic studies, dependent on the requirements of the will spend time on-site, learning and business at the time. contributing to the business, completing placements across our Warton and Samlesbury sites in Lancashire.

Meet Lucas See what he had to say about our apprenticeships What apprenticeship are you During my time at BAE Systems, I have apprentices exposure and experience to as undertaking? worked at both Warton and Samlesbury much of the F-35 business as possible. sites on a number of different projects. In I undertook Level 3 NVQ extended diploma the first year I undertook my basic training My Third placement was on Hawk wing at in Aeronautical engineering specialising alloweing me to develop and gain an Samlesbury; this was another great as a craft apprentice fitter. During my understanding of a range of engineering placement from a job complexity perspective apprenticeship, I undertook and completed skills such as; CAD software training, 3D using a great range of complex fitting skills my ONC and HNC in aeronautical printing, hands-on skills such as fitting, which I’d never come across before. I took engineering attaining double distinction in electrical, turning, milling and working on an part in the first ever T-45 Wing build at both. aircraft. This was fantastic and gave me an Samlesbury, previously manufactured at idea which route I would like to follow whilst Brough. Why did you want to do the also building my confidence and giving training? me an appreciation of all these different In the third year, I transitioned from disciplines. structures fitting to mechanical Before undertaking my apprenticeship maintenance, systems, flight line and final with BAE Systems, I worked as a level 3 My first placement in the business was at assembly fitting. My forth placement was in qualified HGV mechanic for Lancaster city Warton. I worked on the rear fuselage of Typhoon development in 358 hanger. council. Although it was a fantastic job, I Hawk; this was a fantastic first placement felt I had reached the top of my game in due to the complexity of the build and What would you say to that sector and wanted to move on to my varied range of skills needed during the people thinking of applying? next challenge in a company and sector that build process. The skilled people were so would allow me to grow and develop further easy to get along with, knowledgeable and There have been so many different to attain my educational and professional helped me develop my skills. At the end opportunities to take part in at ambitions. of each placement, you have to deliver BAE Systems, I have won many awards an end of placement presentation, this and have been involved in a number of I have always been interested in how things builds confidence in public speaking and charitable and community projects alongside worked and go together from a very young presentation delivery. Whilst here I had my apprenticeship. I would tell anyone age so pursuing a career in engineering was the idea for a tool that would take time out thinking of applying to go for it, as the the obvious choice as the possibilities and of production, improve the manufacturing experiences available are fantastic. scope of what you could be working with or process from a quality perspective and aid on are endless. The most important aspect ease of manufacture, I pursued this idea, for Top tips for applying for the when thinking about work for me, is that my college project, to the stage of getting Advanced Engineering Craft you are interested, enjoy and are engaged it produced and integrated into the build Apprenticeship: by what you do, as that will always keep you process. driven and moving forward in your chosen Research the Company – what are its career. My second placement was Samlesbury on products and services and who are their F-35 VT fairings. This taught me how to customers. What placements have you adapt myself and my working style to undertaken and how have accommodate different people, Be yourself! Include any previous hands these improved your skills/ management styles and aircraft builds. on work experience or voluntary work and knowledge? During my time here, the management and details of any interesting projects you have supervision team were very helpful and worked on (e.g. overhauling a piece of passionate about giving myself and other machinery).

Advanced Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Locations: Warton, Samlesbury and Brough Background: which will require one day a week at HETA Entry Requirements: college in Hull. Placements are structured, “Engineering is the collaboration of starting off with simpler placements looking 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) diverse personalities and innovative use at tool-sets, then become more technical as Including Mathematics and English. of technologies to construct sustainable the placements go on. You will rotate around solutions.” various different areas of Engineering, these If you already hold a Level 3 or 90+ include Structures, Design, Aerodynamics, UCAS Tariff points in a BTEC Engineering Do you like to know how things work? Structural and Dynamic test, Flight Systems Subject or equivalent, please note you may Do you have an inquisitive mind and like and Technical Publications. You will gain be transferred to a Level 4 Engineering to think about how things operate? If so, experience on all stages of an aircraft life- Technician Apprenticeship after 12-18 then our Advanced Engineering Technician cycle, giving you a well-rounded skill set and months to aid your personal development. Apprenticeship covers a vast array of knowledge base. Please also consider applying for the Level opportunities. In this four year apprenticeship In the final 6 months - you’ll complete an 6 Engineering Degree Apprenticeship you will be given a strong grounding End Point Assessment, where you’ll create Schemes in Aerospace or Software in practical and theoretical Engineering a portfolio of tasks that you’ve completed in principles, as well as the opportunity to gain your role and present them to an assessor Length of Apprenticeship: work experience in Engineering with on the to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and job training through placements. behaviours that you’ve developed throughout At least 48 months, including Induction, the scheme. Outward Bound (mandatory). What does an Advanced Engineering Technician How much will I be rewarded? • Year 1: Training undertaken at Apprenticeship include? Academy of Skills and Knowledge, Advanced Engineering Technician apprentices Samlesbury. Year 1 - Warton/Samlesbury, Lancashire: typically start on salary of circa £12,500 per year, with increases throughout the Brough Apprentices undertake You will complete your Level 2 scheme, dependent upon performance and their training at the Humberside apprenticeship standard training in both behaviours. You will also gain access to the Maintenance Academy in practical and theory-based engineering Company pension and share saving schemes. Lincolnshire. and will learn the basics to give you a You will also be encouraged to become grounding for completing your placements accredited to a professional engineering • Year 2-4: Includes placements in Engineering. College is one day a week. institution such as the Royal Aeronautical at Warton and Samlesbury in Society or Institute of Engineering and Lancashire. Brough Apprentices, Year 1 - Brough, Lincolnshire: You will Technology. placements are at Brough. complete your Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be trained in both What are my future job What Qualifications will I get? practical and theory-based engineering prospects? and will learn the basics to give you a Technician apprentices study to HNC level grounding for completing your placements It is likely that one of the placements you in Aeronautical Engineering in addition in Engineering. Your academic/college work have completed will be your exit role. There to completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship is taught at the Academy one day a week. are many different roles for an Engineering Standard for an Engineering Technician. Technician; Flight Systems Engineer, Mission Years 2, 3 and 4 - Most placements will Systems Engineer, Integration Engineer, As well as classroom-based academic be office based using computer based Support Engineer, Design Engineer, study, you’ll have practical training tools with interaction with our customers, Aerodynamicist, Structures Engineer. delivered in our own fully equipped, suppliers and aircraft. You may apply to progress to HND level or in-house academy. Further training Degree level engineering qualifications once to support your apprenticeship also Warton/Samlesbury, Lancashire: You you have completed your apprenticeship takes place during your work based will continue with academic studies and dependent on the requirements of the placements. learning, this includes completing a HNC in business at the time. aeronautical Engineering which will require There is potential to gain membership to a 1 day a week at college. You will complete What support is available? registered Engineering Institution. six placements across various programmes within the Air business. This will give you You will be supported throughout the You may apply to progress to HND level the opportunity to gain experience in a apprenticeship in a number of ways. These or Degree level engineering qualifications variety of engineering areas including include: once you have completed your design, systems, in-service support, flight apprenticeship dependent on the test, mission systems and integration. You Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers requirements of the business at the will gain experience on all stages of an team/Placement Manager/Apprentice Peer time. aircraft life-cycle, giving you a well-rounded Support Group/Apprentice scheme lead. skill set and knowledge base. Brough, Lincolnshire: You will continue with academic studies and learning, this includes completing a HNC in aeronautical Engineering

Meet Anna See what she had to say about our apprenticeships What apprenticeship are you What placements have you production processes that are used for undertaking? undertaken and how have the production of the aircraft. these improved your skills/ Advanced Engineering Technician knowledge? Finally, I moved into a Typhoon Design Apprenticeship, which I have completed. placement. This gave me an appreciation I have also been studying the NVQ My first placement was within the of the design software that is used for Level 3 Engineering Technical Support Displays and Controls Software team. Typhoon and an understanding of the (Extended Diploma), which I have also Here I gained a good understanding of processes that are used to make design completed. I plan to carry on doing the coding language that was used on changes to the current aircraft. a Degree in the upcoming years but the Typhoon, as well as the different decided to take a gap year instead to computers that are used on the What would you say to fully learn my current job role. aircraft and how they interact with one people thinking of applying? another. Why did you want to do the I would strongly recommend anyone training? I then moved onto Production and considering an apprenticeship to apply. I Development Radar which was my first have had so many opportunities available For many years I have had a keen placement where I had physical since I became a BAE Systems interest in engineering and have aspired nteraction with the aircraft. I gained an Engineering apprentice. I was lucky to work within a technically advanced understanding of how the Radar works enough to partake in the Apprentice engineering environment and believed along with the sensors that are used and Innovation Challenge during my that BAE Systems had many diverse installed on the aircraft. I subsequently apprenticeship. This involved me opportunities to fulfil this aspiration. I undertook a placement within Flight managing a team to design, test and personally enjoy the challenge of Systems Support, where I gained an manufacture an idea that was created solving problems using a variety of understanding of some of the systems by a local charity. This allowed me to analytical techniques. I liked the idea of on the aircraft, for example, the Life develop a range of different skills, the being able to gain hands-on experience Support System and the Crew Escape main one being my confidence. within a major engineering business System. I then moved onto a placement which consists of so many roles and within 430 Transition. This was my first Top tips for applying for the responsibilities, which would help me placement that wasn’t aircraft based but Advanced Engineering Craft improve my engineering knowledge was more focused on the facilities that Apprenticeship: and personal competencies. The training produce the aircraft. I was responsible for and placements which the apprenticeship supporting throughput of production of Research the Company – what are its presented would help support my the shop floor, ensuring that the workers products and services and who are their learning and development. I knew that can work at the correct production rate. customers. I wanted to work within a company This was achieved ordering appropriate that had a vast range of opportunities machinery and ensuring that the tools Be yourself! available to support career progression and equipment were available and ready and the BAE Systems apprenticeship for use. Include any previous hands on work offered this. experience or voluntary work and details Following this, I went onto the shop floor of any interesting projects you have for my Craft placement, where I gained worked on (e.g. overhauling a piece of an understanding of the tools and machinery).

Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Level 3 Apprenticeship Locations: Aircraft Maintenance Academy - Humberside Background: • M15 – Gas Turbine Engines Entry Requirements: Are you someone who is quite hands- • M17 – Propellers 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) on and enjoys making/ repairing things Including Mathematics, English and or who likes to provide the support on Military Specific Modules: Science (preferable Physics). ‘how to’? If so then the Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship might be for • AAES – Aircraft Assisted Emergency Length of Apprenticeship: you. This apprenticeship is designed to Systems train the next generation of Aircraft 2 Years, including Induction and Maintenance Engineers. It provides a • Military legislation Outward Bound (mandatory). European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved course. Year 1 is based at the • Military additions • Year 1: Residential training Academy on Humberside Airport where undertaken at RJ Mitchell Aircraft you will complete the EASA Category Year 2 Maintenance Academy (AMA), ‘A’ modules including classroom time, • Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Humberside Airport. workshop time and on-aircraft simulated maintenance tasks. Year 2 will be at (covering avionics/electrical and • Year 2: On the job training either front line RAF Base or BAE Systems mechanical systems) or; undertaken at a BAE Systems site location in one of the following areas: or RAF Base. • Diploma in Technical Services (or • Part 145 – Maintenance on ‘live’ equivalent) What Qualifications will I get? aircraft including the fitting/removal of components (e.g. from a seal to How much will I be rewarded? You will achieve the EASA Cat A engine), fault diagnosis and testing approved course with associated of systems (e.g. Radar or Flying Advanced Aircraft Maintenance module certificates and during year Controls). apprentices typically start on salary of 2 you will develop your on the job circa £12,500 per year, with increases training with an NVQ / Diploma • Part M – Supporting the maintenance throughout the scheme, dependent upon awarded by City and Guilds. including but not limited to Resolving performance and behaviours. You will Engineering Problems, Fleet Planning, also gain access to the Company pension You will also undertake other training Scheduling Maintenance and Work and share saving schemes. such as team building which takes Packages, Technical Information place over a week at an Outward Management. What are my future job Bound Centre in the Lake District. prospects? What will I be learning? At the end of this apprenticeship, you will This apprenticeship will train you to work be eligible for a role maintaining aircraft in the aerospace maintenance sector, within the business. However, dependent covering: on performance and capability, you may go onto undertake further training to Cat Year 1 B licensed Engineer standard, Foundation Degree or even full Degree. This will EASA Modules: enable you to take on more responsible roles such as Maintenance Supervisor/ • M1 – Mathematics Manager. • M2 – Physics What support is available? • M3 – Electrical Fundamentals You will be supported throughout the apprenticeship in a number of ways. • M5 – Digital techniques These include: • M6 – Materials and Hardware Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers team/Placement Manager/Apprentice • M7 – Maintenance Practices Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme lead. • M8 – Basic Aerodynamics • M9 – Human Factors • M10 – Aviation Legislation • M11 – Turbines, Structures and Systems

Meet Keal See what he had to say about our apprenticeships Background: things we learnt in the classroom to help What would you say to us in the workshops and working on the people thinking about Before starting with BAE Systems, I was trainer aircraft we have at the Academy. applying or following a similar working as a computer and network All this training developed my skills and path? engineer for a number of years before prepared me for my second year, which realising I needed a change. I’d always was a placement year at an RAF Base or If you have a keen interest in engineering had an interest in engineering and BAE Systems site. I was lucky enough and aviation, then it’s an excellent aviation, seeing many members of my to get a position for my second year career choice. The work is interesting, family enjoying careers in engineering working at RAF Valley working on the challenging and at the same time highly roles. I have always been encouraged to Hawk Mk128 in the depth maintenance rewarding. Every day is different. You are be hands-on so have been lucky enough department. Here I further developed the offered great opportunities, with constant to have project cars I have worked on at skills I’d been taught at the Academy and career progression and competitive salary the weekends (and when I find time still was able to put this to practice hands-on, whilst also getting the chance to work dabble with them now), so the on a live aircraft and actually understand on some amazing aircraft in locations BAE Systems apprenticeship was the how to maintain it. you wouldn’t expect to go to, all while ideal choice. meeting new friends. If you love What has this experience led aircraft but don’t want to work hands- What is the best part of your to? on, this apprenticeship can also lead to job? support roles such as fleet planning, so After successful completion of my you still get the interaction with the jets! The best part of the job is doing apprenticeship, I was successful in being something I love every day. Each day offered a contract to be based at RAF Top tips for applying for is different and you get new challenges Valley, now working in the Rectification the Advanced Aircraft with each job whilst working on the team. This was slightly different to my Maintenance aircraft alongside the RAF and Babcock previous role in depth maintenance, Apprenticeship - even the simplest of tasks can turn out as I have moved from carrying out the to be challenging at times, so it’s always different levels of servicing to the jets, Take your time with the application, interesting to overcome these challenges. to now fixing the faults that come in - so research the company and the role that this has led to a lot of new experiences you’re applying for and what’s involved How has the scheme and and more learning. Using what I was with it, show you have a true interest in the experience helped you to taught during my apprenticeship, I’ve engineering, be yourself and enjoy it. develop and achieve? been able to further develop my skills which have helped me to become a The apprenticeship is a big learning curve competent engineer. Currently, I’m in a fairly short space of time with the gaining as much experience as I can to first year mixed between classroom and prepare for a career to work overseas workshop skills. In year 1, I was studying on one of our support contracts in Saudi for my EASA Cat A modules which was Arabia or Qatar. challenging at times, but it helped me to understand how the aircraft and all the components work together to be able to make the aircraft fly. We then took the

Advanced Engineering Manufacturing Level 4 Technician Apprenticeship Locations: Warton and Samlesbury Background: and charity projects. You will undertake Entry Requirements: training to demonstrate:: Do you like to see projects through to 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) completion? Do you have an inquisitive • Safe systems of working Including Mathematics, English and mind and like to break things down to Science. see how they operate? Are you a strong • A technical contribution to the design, team player who is interested to learn development, test, integration and 90+ UCAS Tariff points in a BTEC about managing a variety of stakeholders support of products, equipment, Engineering Subject or equivalent. in a fast paced environment? If so, then systems, processes or services our Diploma in Advanced Engineering Length of Apprenticeship: Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship • Proven techniques and procedures covers a vast array of opportunities. to solve engineering/manufacturing At least 48 months, including problems Induction, Outward Bound What does an Advanced (mandatory). Engineering Manufacturing • Effective interpersonal skills in Technician Apprenticeship communicating both technical and • Year 1: Training undertaken at include? non-technical information Academy of Skills and Knowledge, Samlesbury. In this four year apprenticeship you will • A commitment to continued work on some exciting, state of the art professional development • Year 2-4: Includes placements at military fast jet aircraft. You will also Warton and Samlesbury in be will be working in developing new • A technical contribution to the design, manufacturing processes, integrating construction and operation of building Lancashire. technology in our facilities both to deliver and estate management manufacturing but also to improve our What Qualifications will I get? infrastructure and estates, you will be How much will I be rewarded? the staff and leaders of tomorrow that Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and will develop and test new materials, Level 4 Advanced Engineering Aviation Engineering (Foundation improve our factory systems and ensure Manufacturing Technician apprentices Competence). compliance in Safety, Health and typically start on salary of circa £12,500 Environment. You will develop new per year, with increases throughout the Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and solutions to reducing the impact of our scheme, dependent upon performance Advanced Manufacturing business, our products and our supply and behaviours. You will also gain (Development Competence). chain on the Global environment, access to the Company pension and reducing business dependency on share saving schemes. You will also be Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Carbon, innovating solutions that reduce encouraged to become accredited to a Manufacturing Operations. our contribution to Global Warming and professional engineering institution such Climate Change. In the first year, you will as the Royal Aeronautical Society or undertake your training at the Academy Institute of Engineering and Technology. for Skills and Knowledge at Samlesbury Lancashire. You will be trained in both What are my future job practical and theory-based engineering prospects? and in addition, learning the basics in such things as electrical circuits, aircraft There are a variety of roles for fitting, fabrication, flight line awareness, Manufacturing Engineers; former machining, carbon fibre and Computer apprentices have gone on to be Aided Design. employed in roles within, Business Continuity Management, Health and Following the first year, you will continue Safety, Manufacturing Development with academic studies and learning Engineers and Facilities support and and contributing to the business, by Production Supervisors whether, this be completing numerous placements in in the UK or overseas. either Facilities Management, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Infrastructure What support is available? and Estates. You will be supported throughout the During the scheme, there will be a apprenticeship in a number of ways. number of opportunities to ‘stretch’ These include: yourself such as getting involved in recruitment events, STEM activities Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers team/Placement Manager/Apprentice Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme lead.

Human Resources (HR) LEVEL 5 Consultant Partner Entry Requirements: Locations: Warton and Samlesbury 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Mathematics, English and Background: How much will I be rewarded? Science. 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 points old As a Human Resources Higher Apprentice Level 5 Human Resources Consultant Tariff) (or equivalent). you will be responsible for all things Partner Apprentices typically start on ’people’ related; supporting employees salary of circa £19,274 per year, with Length of Apprenticeship: throughout their time with the business increases throughout the scheme, 2 years, including Induction, Outward with anything from changing the way dependent upon performance and Bound (mandatory). people work, to helping them through behaviours. You will also gain access to difficult personal or professional issues, to the Company pension and share saving What Qualifications will I get? working with managers in the business to schemes. You will also be encouraged CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in tackle complex business challenges. to become accredited to a professional Human Resource Management. engineering institution such as the Royal What does an HR Consultant Aeronautical Society or Institute of Partner Apprenticeship Engineering and Technology. include? What are my future job A career in Human Resources offers lots prospects? of variety and challenges along with lots of enjoyment. If successful you will A role within the HR function either be offered a structured development becoming a specialist or a generalist programme consisting of both on the job Human Resources Practitioner. learning and professional training. You will also have the opportunity to achieve What support is available? qualifications which support your on the job training, as well as allowing you to You will be supported throughout the further your career to go onto Chartered Apprenticeship in a number of ways. Institute of Personnel and Development These include: (CIPD) Chartership. Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers team/Placement Manager/Apprentice Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme lead.

Engineering Degree Apprentice Level 6 Scheme (EDAS) in Software Locations: Warton and Samlesbury, Yeovil, Brough Background: What are my future job Entry Requirements: prospects? Are you a creative thinker, do you have 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) an interest in computers, software, The apprenticeship is effectively a 4 year Including Mathematics, English and games, electronics systems or just like job interview, providing you with the Science. to know how things work. If so, the ability to gain the skills, knowledge and EDAS Software Degree Apprenticeship behaviours required by the Air Sector 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 points might be for you. You will be dividing Engineering business. Upon successful old Tariff) (or equivalent). Including your time over the 4 years between completion of all the elements of the two STEM based subjects (Science, College/University (time/days will be site apprenticeship and set against the needs Technology, Engineering and dependant) where you will be working of the Air Sector engineering business, Mathematics). towards an Honours Degree, and work the Engineering Early Careers team will on projects, honing your classroom aim to place you in a role that matches Length of Apprenticeship: skills whilst gaining and evidencing the type of software engineer that you practical work experience via your have trained to become and set you 4 Years, including Induction and Level 4 Diploma. There will be plenty off on the next leg of the journey to Outward Bound (mandatory) – this is of opportunity to develop the skills and achieving your career ambitions. a combination of University alongside behaviours necessary for a fulfilling placements in your home site career in software engineering. What support is available? locations. Continual Development: You will be supported throughout the What Qualifications will I get? apprenticeship in a number of ways. A Software Engineering Degree These include: The Software Engineering Degree apprenticeship involves the opportunity Apprenticeship scheme will provide to work alongside experienced and world Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers you with the opportunity to gain the leading software engineers. It includes team/Placement Manager/Apprentice following qualifications: spending typically two days a week or Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme five days block release dependent on lead. • Level 4 Diploma in Engineering site, at College/University, where you and Advanced Manufacturing can acquire a full Honours Degree, and three days working, enhancing the skills • Level 6 (Hons) Degree necessary to develop a long career in the industry. You will learn how to be a The type of Degree you qualify in will rounded software engineer capable of vary based on your home site being writing requirements, designs, software either Warton, Samlesbury, Brough or code and tests. The work placement Yeovil. element of the course involves a wide range of activities for example: Final certification of the Aerospace developing and testing aircraft displays, Software Development Engineer producing ground based equipment or Apprenticeship Standard by the the latest training simulators. Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. How much will I be rewarded? EDAS Software Degree apprentices typically start on salary of circa £24,000 per year, with increases throughout the scheme dependent upon performance and behaviours. You will also gain access to the Company pension and share saving schemes.

Meet Olive See what she had to say about our apprenticeships Background: What is the best part of your What has this experience led job? to? I live in the South West, in a fairly rural area about an hour south of Bristol. It My favourite parts about the job I think my understanding of the business is a beautiful, quiet part of the country have changed over the 5 years that has helped me in looking after teams and and I spend a lot of my free time cycling I’ve worked here. As an apprentice in mentoring new employees. I’ve also or travelling to compete in cycle events. my favourite parts were the range of volunteered in the Invictus Games Trials, Before I worked at BAE Systems I was opportunities I was given: to travel, to I worked on improving the scheme and studying my A-levels in a local college, try different areas of the business and to visited lots of interesting sites all over the I did a range of open technical subjects meet people from different parts of the country as part of the Apprentice Council, (English, Maths and Physics) because I company and different organisations. and made friends for life. didn’t really know what I wanted to do after college. Now I have worked in my business area, What would you say to Business Intelligence (BI) for over a year people thinking about The next steps I wanted to take at that and I work from home; my favourite applying or following a similar time needed to help me grow, increase parts are the diversity of work, I pick path? my skills and improve my confidence up a lot of new skills here, work with and in that I weighed up doing an enthusiastic people and I’m encouraged Think carefully about all the options, apprenticeship and a degree. In the end to learn. and don’t just take a degree because it I applied for several apprenticeships as is the default option. An apprenticeship a way to meet like-minded people, learn In general I’ve always liked how flexible is a great opportunity to get a degree, about the working environment and my time is. years of experience and get paid for it. improve my prospects. Even if in the end this career isn’t what How has the scheme and you want, if you don’t apply you’ll never the experience helped you to know. develop and achieve? Top tips for applying for Of course the scheme has developed my the Aircraft Maintenance technical experience and provided real Technician life applications for my studies but more Apprenticeship than that it has given me a rounded view of the business and an ability to Be enthusiastic, focus on your strengths, think outside of my project. I know learn how to organise your time. more people I can call on to help and I know where skills are being used in other places. The scheme has made me feel more personally involved with the business, I feel like I belong here.

Engineering Degree Apprentice Level 6 Scheme (EDAS) in Aerospace Locations: Warton and Samlesbury, Brough Background: During this time, you will gather Entry Requirements: evidence towards a Level 4 Diploma in Are you interested in the academic Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) aspects of Engineering theory? Do and continue to study towards your Including Mathematics, English and you have a logical mind? If so the Degree, by attending college 1 day per Science. engineering Degree Apprenticeship week. Your working week will be split 4 Scheme (EDAS) might be for you. The days per week in placement and 1 day 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 points EDAS Aerospace Degree Apprenticeship per week at college. In years 4 and 5, old Tariff) (or equivalent). Including covers a wide range of engineering areas you will start to specialise in a specific two STEM based subjects (Science, and disciplines within BAE Systems Air engineering discipline e.g. Aerodynamics, Technology, Engineering and Sector. Study towards a BEng (Hons) Systems Engineering, Support Mathematics). Degree in Aerospace Engineering, a Level Engineering from a number of Air 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering programmes e.g. Typhoon, Length of Apprenticeship: Engineering and a Level 4 Diploma US Programmes, Tempest, Hawk. in Engineering and Advanced 5 Years, including Induction and Manufacturing. How much will I be rewarded? Outward Bound (mandatory) – this is a combination of University alongside Continual Development: EDAS Aerospace Degree apprentices placements in your home site typically start on salary of circa £24,000 locations. The Engineering Degree Apprenticeship per year, with increases throughout the Scheme (EDAS) in Aerospace, is a five scheme dependent upon performance What Qualifications will I get? year scheme. The EDAS Aerospace and behaviours. You will also gain access Degree Apprenticeship covers a to the Company pension and share • Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and wide range of engineering areas and saving schemes. Aviation Engineering disciplines within BAE Systems Air Sector. Study towards a BEng (Hons) Degree in What are my future job • Level 4 Diploma in Engineering Aerospace Engineering, a Level 2 Diploma prospects? and Advanced Manufacturing in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering and a Level 4 Diploma in Engineering and The apprenticeship is effectively a 5 year • BEng (Hons) in Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing. This is a 5 year job interview, providing you with the Engineering apprenticeship. ability to gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by the Air Sector Where you will study may vary The first 6 months involves being at the Engineering business. Upon successful depending upon the home site you Academy for Skills and Knowledge (ASK) completion of all the elements of the have applied to. at Samlesbury, for 3 days per week, apprenticeship and set against the needs working towards a Level 2 Diploma, of the Air Sector engineering business, employing various hand fitting techniques the Engineering Early Careers team will such as creating aerofoil sections, pipe aim to place you in a role that matches fitting, pneumatics and metalwork using the type of engineer that you have a variety of workshop equipment. The trained to become and set you off on the first 6 months for the Brough Apprentices next leg of the journey to achieving your involve being at the Humberside career ambitions. Maintenance Academy in Lincolnshire for 4 days a week, working towards their What support is available? Level 2 Diploma. One day per week, for the first 6 months, will be spent at a local You will be supported throughout the college studying towards an Aerospace apprenticeship in a number of ways. Engineering Degree. After the first six These include: months, you will start placements within the Air Engineering business; a total of Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers 6 x 5 month placements spanning a wide team/Placement Manager/Apprentice cross-section of engineering capabilities Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme over the first 3 years. lead.

Meet Khadijah See what she had to say about our apprenticeships Background: How has the scheme and what is the highlight of my time at the experience helped you to BAE Systems, I struggle to choose my I’m Khadijah, a 5th year EDAS develop and achieve? favourite part because all of it has been a apprentice! Before I joined BAE Systems, learning experience. I studied Maths, Physics and Electronics Many employees want you to be at I’ve worked away from my home site for at A Level. In fact, I was on my way to your best, both professionally and a year and participated in the prototype University but spotted an advert linked personally. Senior staff are always willing development of a drone satellite capable to the apprenticeship schemes at BAE to offer support and advice about career of staying in the stratosphere for long Systems and thought ‘why not’. I haven’t direction. I have had opportunities to periods of time. I’ve had the opportunity looked back since! I chose the Aerospace support STEM events, attend engineering to attend a number of expos nationally EDAS Scheme because it offered the trade shows and meet people like Boris and internationally and built long lasting opportunity to gain a BEng (Hons) Johnson! All these experiences have relationships. Degree in Aerospace Engineering whilst developed my soft skills in addition to learning on the job. It’s great for anyone honing my technical skills with the day What would you say to who likes problem solving and logical job. I’ve learnt how to manage my time people thinking about thinking. a lot better than when I first started in applying or following a similar 2017 which is a huge development for path? What is the best part of your me. Further to the apprenticeship, there job? are many scholarships available such I would encourage anyone to apply as the Engineering Leaders Scholarship if you are interested in engineering. The best part about the job is the range sponsored by the Royal Academy of The application process does not reply of experiences I’ve picked up along the Engineering. I would not have secured a solely on your academic abilities but way. Due to the variety of placements scholarship like that without being able to also your hobbies and extracurricular offered in many different engineering draw upon the skills gained throughout experiences. Be yourself and shine! If disciplines, I was able to get a feel my experience at BAE Systems. you are somebody that is open to new for what I enjoyed. Each team has experiences and loves learning every day a different background and specialty What has this experience led then this is the scheme for you. and it’s so rewarding working with the to? best engineers in their fields. What Top tips for applying for the is truly special are the relationships At the end of my second year, I was Engineering Degree Scheme built along the way and coupled with awarded STEM Apprentice of the Year Apprenticeship the experiences gained, it makes for a plus the award mentioned above. My perfect environment to grow and develop apprenticeship has taken me in all sorts Present yourself with willingness to into a highly skilled engineer. of directions such as travelling to Spain, learn and don’t be afraid to sell yourself Chicago, RAF Coningsby and other UK as an individual. Show that you have supplier sites. I’ve had the opportunity researched the company and try not to to take part in flight trial tests and even stress too much! I’ll hopefully see you on ran a mission system test in front of a site someday. customer. Sometimes when I look back, I think wow, I’ve had some amazing opportunities. When people ask me

Digital Technology Level 6 Solutions (DTS) Locations: Warton, Samlesbury, Christchurch Background: How much will I be rewarded? Entry Requirements: Are you a creative thinker, do you have Digital Technology Solutions apprentices 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) an interest in computers, software, typically start on salary of circa £24,800 including Mathematics, English and analysing data, cyber security or just per year, with increases throughout the Science. like to know how things work. If so, the scheme dependent upon performance Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) and behaviours. You will also gain access 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 points Apprenticeship might be for you. You will to the Company pension and share old tariff) (or equivalent), including be dividing your time over the 5 years saving schemes. two STEM based subjects (Science, between University where you will be Technology, Engineering and working towards an Honours Degree, What are my future job Mathematics). and work on projects, applying your prospects? new academic skills whilst gaining and Length of Apprenticeship: evidencing practical work experience. The scheme is effectively a 5 year job interview, providing you with the • 5 Years, including Outward Bound There will be plenty of opportunity ability to gain the skills, knowledge and (mandatory) and is a combination to develop the skills and behaviours behaviours required by the Air Sector necessary for a fulfilling career in Engineering business. Upon successful of academic learning alongside engineering. completion of all the elements of the placements in your home site apprenticeship, and supplementary locations Continual Development: modules, and set against the needs of the Air Sector engineering business, the • It covers both the formal DTS A DTS Engineering Degree apprenticeship Engineering Early Careers team will aim Apprenticeship and the required involves working alongside experienced to place you in a role that matches the supplementary modules and world leading engineers. It combines type of engineer that you have trained to spending periods of time at University, become and set you off on the next leg What Qualifications will I get? where you will acquire an Honours of the journey to achieving your career Degree, with time working on real ambitions, with access to the wide range When you complete the DTS projects, enhancing the skills necessary of opportunities available across the Apprenticeship Scheme you will have to develop a long career in the industry. whole BAE Systems business. You will gained the following qualification: also be encouraged to become accredited There are four development routes to a professional engineering institution. • BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology on this scheme (varies by site), which Solutions will see you specialising in either data What support is available? analytics, cyber security, network Where you will study may vary architecting and enterprise architecting. You will be supported throughout the depending upon the home site you apprenticeship in a number of ways. have applied to. Following completion of the formal These include: DTS Apprenticeship, this scheme also has a final 5th year of supplementary Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers modules such that candidates are ready team/Placement Manager/Apprentice to apply for Professional Registration at Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme Incorporated Engineering (IEng) level. lead. Through this combination of academic study and real work experience, you will become a valued member of the engineering team in your chosen specialism.

Finance Higher Level 4/7 Apprenticeship Locations: Warton and Samlesbury Background: What are my future job Entry Requirements: prospects? Do you have strong analytical and 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) communication skills? Are you the friend At the end of the apprenticeship you will including Mathematics and English. in the group that collects and manages have a good mix of learning experiences the budget for your group trips? If so, and education to ensure that you develop 120 UCAS Tariff Points (300 points the Finance Higher Apprenticeship might the skills that will support you in the old Tariff), gained from a maximum of be for you. future. 3 A-Level qualifications or equivalent (exclude AS level), preferably including During our Level 4 programme, you will On completion you will enter the Finance Mathematics and/or Business-related complete the CIMA Diploma in Business department in an area which will suit subject. Accounting over a 2 year period. If your strengths and aspirations as well as you demonstrate the aspiration and meeting the needs of the Business. Length of Apprenticeship: potential, you may have the opportunity to continue onto Level 7 for an additional What support is available? • 2 Years, including Outward Bound 3 years while studying for the full CIMA (mandatory) to Level 4 qualification which is equivalent to a You will be supported throughout the Masters Degree. apprenticeship in a number of ways. • Additional 3 Years to Level 7 These include: Continual Development: What Qualifications will I get? Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers Throughout your period on the team/Placement Manager/Apprentice You will achieve CIMA Diploma in apprenticeship you will undertake 6 Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme Business Accounting after successful month placements within the business lead. completion of Level 4. to experience all the different aspects of Financial Management. These could Dependent on performance and include: capability you may continue onto Level 7 for a further 3 years for the • Financial Accounting full CIMA qualification (equivalent to a Masters Degree). • Management Accounting • Financial Planning & Reporting • Project Accounting • Governance As this apprenticeship is also available within other BAE Systems Business Units such as Naval and Land, there may be the opportunity to gain experience by undertaking placements in other Business Units. How much will I be rewarded? Finance Higher apprentices typically start on salary of circa £18,700 per year, with increases throughout the scheme dependent upon performance and behaviours. You will also gain access to the Company pension and share saving schemes.

Meet Marcia See what she had to say about our apprenticeships Background: Alongside the practical experience, What would you say to I’m also working towards my CIMA people thinking about Prior to starting my apprenticeship at qualification which is fully funded and applying or following a similar BAE Systems, I attended college and I also get paid study leave. Continuing path? completed A Levels in Accounting, onto Level 7, I will be a fully qualified Business and English Language. Chartered Management accountant by You won’t regret it! Personally, I think Alongside this, I had a part time job the age of 23! There are also many apprenticeships are the way forward. You working at my aunties accounting enrichment activities I’ve completed such get a globally recognised qualification firm. This inspired me and so I began as; Outward bound and I’m currently the that is funded, invaluable hands on exploring my options. I went onto Vice Chair on the National Apprenticeship experience and an amazing support complete work experience at KPMG which Council, who are essentially the ‘voice’ of network, all whilst earning a competitive gave me further confidence that the BAE apprentices UK wide. This represents salary. finance path was for me. the opportunities the company offer which allows you to further enhance your Top tips for applying for the Although I was eager to be the first personal and professional development Finonce Higher family member to attend University, deep and overall, achieve your aspirations. Apprenticeship: down I knew it wasn’t right for me. I love practical learning and the idea of ‘earn How has the scheme and Be yourself! whilst you learn’ suited my aspirations the experience helped you to most. I’ve always heard positive things develop and achieve? Preparation is key, do your research and about BAE and one day I stumbled across complete some practice interviews. the ‘new’ finance scheme on Facebook – The structure of the finance scheme there are some benefits to using social enables me to put all of my CIMA theory Any experience is valuable experience. media! into practice whilst in the workplace. This helps me interlink the two and has been What is the best part of your invaluable experience whilst learning the job? fundamentals of accounting, especially given the size of BAE Systems! I believe I could write a list of things I love about networking is key in career progression the Finance Higher Apprenticeship. To and the scope of the scheme has allowed summarise, I’ve been overwhelmed me to form my own personal network. by the support network and the In just two years, I now have a growing opportunities offered to me on the network of colleagues from a variety of scheme. I’m surrounded by like-minded functions and career stages. individuals and I can confidently say, I learn something new from every colleague I meet. I have the opportunity to rotate around a variety of roles within the function whilst also taking part in stretch assignments. This has been a key driver in developing my interpersonal and technical skills.

Project Management Integrated Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Entry Requirements: Locations: Warton and Samlesbury, Christchurch 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English. Background: What are my future job 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 points old prospects? Tariff) (or equivalent). Are you the friend that manages the Typical A-Levels: Mathematics/Science/ group holiday or are you often asked After completing the apprenticeship and Economics/Business studies, including to organise family events? If so, the gaining an Honours Degree in Project at least one qualification in a Project Management Integrated Degree Management, the job prospects within numerate subject. Apprenticeship might be for you. Through the Company are wide and varied. five annual work placements you will Length of Apprenticeship: learn and demonstrate skills required What support is available? 5 years, including Induction and to successfully manage our complex Outward Bound (mandatory). projects and programmes including; You will be supported throughout the • Five one year placements communication, schedule management, apprenticeship in a number of ways. budgeting and cost control, stakeholder These include: undertaking Project management, risk management and Managementroles whilst studying project governance. Over 50% of those Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers for an Honours Degree in Project undertaking the Honours Degree in team/Placement Manager/Apprentice Management. Project Management, graduate with a Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme first class Honours Degree. lead. What Qualifications will I get? Attending college one day each week Continual Development: at an external academic provider’s facilities, you will not only study Working in Project Management means the Degree Apprenticeship but also you will be the eyes and ears of a given for an Honours Degree in Project project, ensuring it is delivered on time, Management. In addition, you will to cost and of the required quality. You also gain the APMPMQ qualification will gain a broad view across the project from the Association of Project and will be able to demonstrate the Management. elements needed to make it a success. This depends on understanding the big picture, recognising the key issues, making effective decisions and driving actions to their conclusion. The Integrated Degree apprenticeship in Project Management will develop and test all of these skills. How much will I be rewarded? Project Management Integrated Degree apprentices typically start on salary of circa £24,000 per year, with increases throughout the scheme dependent upon performance and behaviours. You will also gain access to the Company pension and share saving schemes.

Meet Georgia See what she had to say about our apprenticeships Background: How has the scheme and What would you say to the experience helped you to people thinking about Prior to beginning my career at BAE develop and achieve? applying or following a similar Systems, I attended college where I path? studied a BTEC in Business and Finance. For me, the scheme has provided an At the time, the idea of moving away excellent framework for both personal Working and studying simultaneously to University didn’t appeal to me and I and professional development. As a result is incredibly rewarding. There aren’t thoroughly enjoyed the independence of of studying and working at the same many people that can say they have earning money from my part-time job. time, I have been able to learn the theory a degree and five years’ worth of As a result, I ventured into looking at of Project Management and match it with industry experience at the end of their Degree Apprenticeships; BAE Systems real project-based scenarios in my career. apprenticeship! offered the best of both worlds with an I have also gained a level of resilience exceptional package including a funded to manage my work commitments and Top tips for applying for qualification, whilst gaining industry personal life, meaning I really do have the Aircraft Maintenance experience in a complex project based the best of the ‘working’ and ‘University’ Technician Apprenticeship: environment. life! Be organised and think about your What is the best part of your By learning both professionally and personal attributes and how you can job? academically, I have the ability to plan bring them into a workplace setting, but and communicate effectively as a Project most importantly be yourself! There are many great things about the Manager and feel confident in connecting Scheme and BAE Systems, the best part with varying levels of stakeholders across of the job from my perspective is meeting the business. and working with a range of people with differing skills and experiences; the What has this experience led organisation has a wealth of knowledge to? across many sectors and functions and as a Project Manager it is imperative In my personal life I am keen on we utilise expertise where technical exploring and travelling, my experience knowledge is lacking. on the scheme has enabled me to represent the company by travelling and On a more personal level, the support working with external stakeholders both from peers and line managers throughout in the UK and Internationally. I feel I am my career has been exceptional, the a trusted employee with the opportunity business truly empowers its people to to work on challenging yet rewarding have confidence in both lone-working and programmes. in a team scenario.

Project Control Level 6 Programme Locations: Warton and Samlesbury Background: How much will I be rewarded? Entry Requirements: Do you have an eye for analysing data? Project Control Integrated Degree 5 GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent) The ability to recognise patterns and apprentices typically start on salary of Including Mathematics and English. trends? To synthesise data and trends circa £24,000 per year, with increases into information, projecting potential throughout the scheme dependent upon Essential areas of concern into the future and performance. You will also gain access to 96 UCAS Tariff points (240 points old identify actions today to stop the issues the Company pension and share saving Tariff) (or equivalent) with one of occurring tomorrow? If so, then the schemes. the following: Project Control Degree Programme could be for you. Consisting of work What are my future job Either: experience through five separate, prospects? year-long placements, together with an A. Subjects containing data analysis Honours Degree in Project Control, what After completing the programme and Accounting, Maths, Statistics, better way to start your career in Project gaining an Honours Degree in Project Control. The work experience and degree Control, the career prospects within the Critical thinking, Economics, will provide the skills and experience in; Company are wide and varied. Business studies, Biology, planning & scheduling, data assurance, Chemistry, Physics analysis techniques, estimating, progress What support is available? & performance measurement and B. Working evidence of industry forecasting, amongst others. We, as a You will be supported throughout the experience of data analysis business, are looking to develop the apprenticeship in a number of ways. project control leaders of the future These include: Plus one or more desirable who can architect, mobilise and deliver a project control environment for some Designated Skills Coach/Early Careers Extended Project, Social sciences, IT of the most complex national and team/Placement Manager/Apprentice based subjects, Humanities, Law international projects in the world. Peer Support Group/Apprentice scheme lead. Length of Apprenticeship: Continual Development: 5 years, including Induction and Working in Project Control means you will Outward Bound (mandatory). be the beating heart of a given project, ensuring that the plans, schedules and • Five one year placements risk management is in place for the undertaking Project Control roles project. Analysis of the progress against whilst studying for an Honours those plans and schedules will be your Degree in Project Control. responsibility; providing regular updates and recommendations to the wider What Qualifications will I get? project team. Attending college one day each week A Pilot cannot fly without detailed and up- at an external academic provider’s to-date information from the Navigator; facilities, you will not only study the and you would be that Navigator in the Degree but also for an Honours project world. The understanding of the Degree in Project Control. In addition, projects performance, analysis of trends, you will also gain the APMPMQ highlighting potential issues, forecasting qualification from the Association of prospective outcomes, identification of Project Management from the mitigating actions and recommendations Association of Project Management. to the project team will enable the project to be delivered to time, cost and quality (the key facets of any project). The Project Control Degree Programme will develop, test and mature all of these skills.

Meet Jo secondment in Munich, I worked in the See what she had to say Project Team for the Future Combat Air System business working with Background: of course Project Control. Externally and some of our French partners to design Internationally; Customers, Partners and an unmanned future development On completing my A-Levels and leaving Suppliers. The variety is endless, but programme. Having the opportunity to college, I was unsure about what I wanted the network of relationships that you experience such roles as these makes the to pursue as a career, or whether I wanted can develop and mature over time are job exciting and highly stimulating. I have to attend University. At first I considered priceless. always utilised those foundational Project taking a year out; that was until I heard Control skills I developed at the very start about a new Higher Apprenticeship that Project Control as a discipline is an of my career to inform my career path BAE Systems had launched (in association absolute necessity to any Business and in-role decisions. with Blackpool and the Fylde College success, and the application of this (B&FC) and Lancaster University) called discipline is pertinent across all Projects, In addition to the varied role the Project Control Foundation Scheme Programmes and/or Portfolios. i.e. opportunities available within Project which is the forerunner to this scheme. different Platforms and Services (Air, Control as a career though – there is Naval, Artificial Intelligence). also the added benefit of having access I immediately took the opportunity to to ‘extra-curricular’ activities within your apply - was successful - and here I am How has the scheme and professional occupation. Personally, I am having successfully completed the scheme the experience helped you to an active member of the Association of a number of years ago progressing my develop and achieve? Project Management’s (APM) group for career working for a global Organisation Women in Project Management, and I with all of the opportunities at my feet. Undertaking a Project Control scheme at was also lucky enough to represent the the start of my career was one of the BAE Systems UK Business on the APM’s Within my time so far at BAE Systems, I best decisions I have ever made. The ’50 Under 30’ committee. have been fortunate enough to experience scheme provided me a long-term career a wealth of different Project Control roles path to where I am now and of course I have always been a true believer, that across many Countries; working with a where I endeavour to be in the future. in order to deliver a role successfully multitude of different people, cultures, and to the best of your ability, you need and environments. Completing a scheme with BAE Systems to understand the basics, and have a allows for an effective mix of day-to-day supportive team of colleagues alongside What is the best part of your working, with day release for University you to work with. I am lucky enough job? study every week. I cannot commend to have had the opportunity in recent higher, the usefulness in application of years to lead teams of varied experience, The best part of the job for me is the degree studies back into your day-to-day backgrounds and international cultures; people - your colleagues, your friends work activities, and vice-versa. This fine this, which I appreciate and continue to – those you spend most days working balance allows for a steady increase in look forward to each day. alongside as part of a larger team and/or experience and knowledge, allowing you group to achieve something great. to grow in your role and future career. What would you say to people thinking about applying or By the end of a typical ‘day in the office’, What has this experience led to? following a similar path? I have spoken with colleagues from multitudes of internal, external and Since completing the scheme my career I would absolutely recommend international teams; internally - has truly been rewarding and fulfilling. undertaking a similar career path. Finance,Commercial, Procurement, Prior to my current role on the Qatar Undertaking a similar path and/or Engineering, Project Management and Programme and undertaking a 4-year scheme within a BAE Systems Project Control career is highly rewarding and the opportunities are endless. If you’re someone who’s after a career working for an International Organisation - with different cultures and backgrounds, opportunities to work abroad, opportunities to mix working career with continued learning – then this is definitely for you. Top tips for applying for the Project Control Degree Programme. Conduct some research into the basics of Project Control. Research into the BAE Systems could also come in handy. Attention to detail is also crucial when it comes to applications – ensure to cross- check spelling, grammar and punctuation. Be positive, confident and clear in the way you present yourself - whether that be over the phone or in person. Do not be afraid to sell yourself and the positive characteristics you behold as an individual, be open, honest and bold - but also attentive and respectful to others.

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About BAE Systems At BAE Systems, our advanced defence technology protects people and national security, and keeps critical information and infrastructure secure. We search for new ways to provide our customers with a competitive edge across the Air, Maritime, Land and Cyber domains. We employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries, and work closely with local partners to support economic development by transferring knowledge, skills and technology.. To find out more and apply visit: www.baesystems.com/apprentices Apprentice Applications Process: • Apply on line from the 1st November 2021 - 28th February 2022 from our Corporate Early careers pages here: www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/apprenticeships • You will be sent via our Graduate and Recruitment Team (GART) a link to complete some on-line tests. You must complete these within 7 days of being issued the e-mail. • If you pass the on-line test, you will be sent via our Graduate and Recruitment Team a link to complete a pre-recorded on-line video interview. You must complete these within 7 days of being issued the e-mail. Please make sure you have a quiet place, where you will not be disturbed, when recording your interview. • Your Applications and Video will then be assessed to make selections for Assessment centre/ Live video interview (These normally take place over the Easter Half-term holidays). • If successful, you will be made an offer via our GART team, which will be subject to you meeting certain criteria, such as Qualifications, Occupational Health checks and Security clearance checks. Note: For Level 3 Craft, you may also be asked to attend a manual dexterity assessment. For Level 3 Supply Chain Practitioner Apprenticeship, you will also be sent a further on-line assessment post the 28th February, to complete within 7 days of receiving the e-mail with the link to the assessment. FAQs: Further Details: What happens if I apply for the wrong Apprenticeship? Security/Export Control Please contact our Graduate and Recruitment Team 01772 677277 to discuss. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both Can I save the application form? security and export control restrictions. Yes, applications can be saved several times before you submit the application. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous Is it benecial to apply as soon as possible? nationalities you have held, and/or your All applications are reviewed after the deadline in February, however once you do place of birth may limit those roles that submit your application; you will be given 7 days to complete an on-line test and then a you can perform for the organisation. further 7 days to complete the pre-recorded video interview. Diversity & Inclusion I have been diagnosed with a condition that requires me to have additional We are an inclusive employer. Recruiting, time for interviews/tests. What support do you offer? retaining and inspiring the best Please contact our Graduate and Recruitment Team 01772 677277 to discuss the people from the widest pool is vitally support options available to you. important to us. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections How many Apprenticeships can you apply for? of society and are happy to discuss We would like our applicants to be committed to the Apprenticeship that they are reasonable adjustments and/or additional applying for and would recommend careful arrangements you may need to support consideration before submitting an application. We do have an agreement for one 1 your application. higher application and 1 advanced application being made across all our UK businesses. Shared Services GART Team Unpublished work © 2021 BAE SYSTEMS. All rights reserved. BAE Systems plc BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc. Fulwood Business Park, Caxton Road, Preston, PR2 9NZ 10.21.001.ARN Telephone +44 (0)1772 677277 www.baesystems.com/apprentices Email [email protected]