Atlantic Aviation Group in Shannon has opened applications for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship 2025.
The four-year programme covers essential topics, including engineering fundamentals, avionics, and aircraft structures, alongside practical skills training.
Upon completion, apprentices receive a National Craft Certificate and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence, recognised internationally by the Irish Aviation Authority.
Entry requirements include being over 17 years of age by April 1st, 2024, completing the Leaving Certificate, and passing medical and colour vision tests.
Training alternates between on-the-job experience and off-the-job technical instruction, ensuring apprentices gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in the aviation sector.
The four-year programme includes five phases of training:
- Phase 1: 4 Weeks On-the-Job
- Phase 2A: 32 Weeks Off-the-Job
- Phase 3A: 5 Weeks Practical Training On-the-Job
- Phase 3A: 1 Year On-the-Job Experience
- Phase 2B: 8 Weeks Off-the-Job
- Phase 3B: 6 Weeks Practical Training On-the-Job
- Phase 4: 35 Weeks Off-the-Job
- Phase 5: 5 Weeks Practical Training On-the-Job
- Phase 6: 1 Year On-the-Job Experience
Requirements:
- Must be over 17 years of age on April 1st, 2024
- Must be an Irish, EU, or English citizen
- Must have completed the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, with specific grades in Mathematics and English
- Must pass medical and colour vision tests, and airport security vetting
For more information and details on how to apply, please click here
