Virgin Atlantic starts up news job scheme after Covid break

Published date30 April 2022
Publication titleLiverpool Echo: Web Edition Articles (England)
Virgin Atlantic is once again launching its apprenticeship and graduate scheme. The company owned by billionaire Richard Branson is looking to attract fresh new talent to the industry and it is the first time the scheme has been run in three years

The airline is looking to recruit 10 apprentice engineers and four graduate engineers. The move signifies a continuing rise in the aviation industry following the massive losses airlines faced during the global pandemic. Apprentices will undertake a two-phased comprehensive programme spanning 24 months.

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Phase one incorporates academic and hand skills training to City & Guilds Level III. The new recruits will then follow a development phase which includes time spent at Resource Group’s training facility in the Cotswolds, Wales Online reports.

The final 14 months of the apprenticeship is spent gaining vital hands-on experience, working with the airline’s world leading engineers across its Heathrow line and hangar maintenance facilities. The programme will culminate in an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship certificate along with the opportunity to apply for a permanent role with the airline.

The airline is seeking a diverse range of applicants and is looking for candidates who have good manual dexterity, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work quickly and accurately. Other key attributes include being a team player, good written and spoken English and basic technical knowledge.

A 24-month graduate programme is also open. It is designed to offer a wide view of the technical world of Virgin Atlantic, working across...

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