Apprentice Engineering Fitter - Level 3

  • Company: AIR SALVAGE INTERNATIONAL LTD
  • Location: CIRENCESTER, GL7 6BA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000035318
  • Application Deadline Date: 04/08/2026
  • Start Date: 15/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

Brief Description

Kick-start your engineering career with Air Salvage International as a Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience working on real aircraft, learn from experienced engineers, and develop valuable technical skills. Earn while you learn and build a clear pathway into a rewarding engineering career.

Future Prospects

This role is part of a wider engineering structure, with clear progression routes into:



  • Skilled Technician roles

  • Team Leader positions

  • Engineering and operational leadership

Vacancy Detail

This apprenticeship is based at Cotswold Airport in Kemble from Monday to Wednesday and on Fridays, with a college day at Newbury College on Thursdays. Apprentices must be able to travel to both locations throughout the week.


Under the guidance of your Team Leader and Engineering Manager, you will:



  • Support aircraft dismantling and component removal activities on live aircraft

  • Learn to interpret engineering drawings, manuals and technical procedures

  • Assist with the safe use of tools, equipment and lifting operations

  • Help ensure components are correctly handled, labelled and recorded

  • Follow strict health and safety procedures in high-risk environments

  • Maintain accurate records and support engineering documentation

  • Participate in daily briefings, toolbox talks and operational planning

  • Work as part of a team in varied and sometimes challenging environments

Other Information


  • Comfortable at working at height

Ready to start your adventure?