Early Careers Coach (Aircraft Maintenance)

Job Title: Early Careers Coach (Aircraft Maintenance)

Location: Humberside (On-site)

Salary: Circa £42,500 depending on experience

Who we are: 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will be joining BAE Systems as an Early Careers & Skills Development Coach within aircraft maintenance, playing a key role in developing the next generation of aviation professionals. You will support apprentices during the early stages of their careers, delivering and facilitating training such as CAA modules and type training, while assessing their practical skills and technical knowledge. You will ensure learners are progressing against apprenticeship standards, building the competence and confidence required to succeed in aircraft maintenance roles and supporting their progression within the business.

Core duties:

• Supporting apprentices through their Year 1 and Year 2 development, working closely with HR, managers and the wider business
• Managing the apprentice assessment process, liaising with the end point assessment organisation to ensure all evidence is accurately recorded
• Guiding and supporting learners in building the evidence required for competency-based qualifications and apprenticeship standards
• Coaching and mentoring apprentices, developing their skills, knowledge, behaviours and professional attitudes
• Promoting continuous improvement to enhance the quality of training and the overall learner experience
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support apprentices progression into permanent roles within the business

Essential Skills:

• Aircraft maintenance background
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, standards, assessment/verification practices and awarding body compliance procedures
• Experience of leadership or supervision
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and motivate learners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

The Team:

You will be part of a small, specialist training team within BAE Systems Shared Services function, reporting to the Quality Manager. Working closely with colleagues across HR, training and operational teams, you will play an important role in shaping the development of future BAE Systems apprentices. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will see the direct impact of your work, helping learners grow into skilled professionals and valued members of the business.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

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