NDT Workshop at British Airways

The programme

You’ll earn your stripes working alongside some of the best Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) engineers in the industry. They’ll help you to develop your engineering skills, whilst carrying out aircraft and components inspections on aircraft in the ‘ramp’ and ‘hangar’ as well as components in our technical workshops. You’ll be learning different skills, inspection techniques and processes so you understand the nature of a highly sophisticated engineering discipline. Every day will feel new, and you’re going to be busy. As well as training on the job, you’ll be studying for the qualifications you need to become one of our future approved NDT Technicians. 

You will be based at London Heathrow and training will be delivered by Lavender International,  you will study three NDT methods at Level 2 (Personnel Certification in Non-Destructive Testing), including at least one complex method, working towards your Level 3 Technician Apprenticeship. You will also gain on the job training with the Engineering NDT department at Heathrow, working alongside our specialist NDT engineers supporting the British Airways operation. 

The apprenticeship focuses on Quality Assurance, Health and Safety, Project Management and Leadership, as well as providing the ability to apply inspection techniques in three methods, selecting appropriate methods of inspection and understanding their limitations as well as producing NDT data reports for specialist engineer to determine the appropriate repair scheme. 

We will also supplement your learning with additional Aircraft related training in Air Legislation, Human Factors and Aircraft composite and structural repairs. 

About You

• We are looking for a minimum of a grade 5 (B) in Maths.  English and Science GCSE at grade 9 – 4 (A* - C) is desirable but not crucial (we accept predicted grades but they must be achieved by the apprenticeship. 
• A strong communicator with an awareness for safety, a self-starter and the ability to adapt to change. Above all, a genuine passion for engineering.