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Summary

This is a 4 year Modern Apprenticeship which combines aspects of on the job training and academic development leading to an HND in Engineering Technology and an understanding of the key processes in an EASA part 21 approved manufacturing organisation. On becoming time served you will play a key role in the manufacture of all Trig’s avionic products which includes assembly, test, fault finding and repair of complex electronic systems. The role also encompasses a significant element of data collection and record keeping to support our regulatory obligations. The post holder will also undertake activities to support our EASA part 145 approved repair organisation and will provide support to the engineering team with new product introduction. This includes, contributing to the product development cycle, defining and documenting new manufacturing processes and the design and manufacture of production test equipment as required by the Engineering manager.

Position Details

Key Milestones	Delivery	Assessment
SVQ level 2	Jewel and Esk College	EDETA
SVQ level 3	On the job	EDETA
HND Engineering Technology	Jewel and Esk College	SQA External
Develop job skills	In house training	Trig Avionics

Necessary Skills and Attributes

Skills and attributes	Details
Three Highers	Should include Maths and another Science subject, together with English at Higher or Standard grade.
Self motivated	You will be mentored and supported throughout the apprenticeship but you won’t succeed without self motivation, self discipline and determination. Additionally you will possess a flexible approach, able to work unsupervised towards understood objectives and deadlines. Our regulated aviation environment is demanding and our standards are high. You will be expected to maintain them. Overall, you will have a real interest and natural enthusiasm for working in electronics and aviation generally.
Good attention to detail	Our aviation environment is technically demanding, and our standards are high.

Key Relationships Within the Company

The technician will be an integral member of the manufacturing team reporting directly to the manufacturing manager. The role involves working on a daily basis with the quality manager and on a regular basis with the engineering team.

Key Relationships External to the Company

Trig products are manufactured primarily by external subcontractors; this position will interact with those subcontractors on a regular basis. The academic portion of this Modern Apprenticeship is administered by EDETA who will conduct regular progress reviews on Trig’s behalf.

How to Apply