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Airbus UK: does its level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships sponsor a UK visa?

No published policyLevel 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships

Unconfirmed. Airbus UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. No information about visa sponsorship on the apprenticeships page.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Applications for apprenticeships at Airbus Aircraft and Airbus Defence and Space starting 2027 are now open. Most close 26 October 2026.
Confidence
high

Airbus UK Level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships: at a glance

Airbus offers UK apprenticeships from Level 2 craft and technician programmes to Level 6 degree apprenticeships across Airbus Aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters, in areas including manufacturing, engineering, digital, supply chain, procurement, human resources and facilities management. Apprentices split their time between study at partner colleges or universities and on-site work on real projects. Airbus states that its apprenticeship roles do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration requirements for sponsorship. Source

Who can apply
Applicants with the right to work in the UK for the full programme; apprenticeships in England require eligibility for apprenticeship levy funding; no visa sponsorship“Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.”Source
Locations
Belfast, Broughton, Chippenham, Filton, Newcastle, Newport, Portsmouth, Stevenage, Oxford, ShawburySource
Degree requirement
No degree needed. Craft and Technician apprenticeships typically need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or C including maths, English language and a science; degree apprenticeships also need A-Levels or a BTEC (or equivalents)“Typically, for our Craft and Technician apprenticeships, you will need a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 or C (or equivalent), which must include maths, English language, and a science. For our Degree apprenticeships, you will also need A-Levels or a BTEC (or equivalents).”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Online application form
  2. Online assessment (Arctic Shores)
  3. Virtual or in-person interview
  4. Assessment centre or skills day
“After you apply, you may be invited to complete an online assessment and a virtual or in-person interview. The online assessment, Arctic Shores, is usually sent to you within three working days”Source

Every programme and stage at Airbus UK

The catch: Degree apprenticeships close dates: 26 October 2026 for most 2027 roles; some close 4 January 2027. Applications for 2027 intake now open.
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What Airbus UK publishes about this programme

Checked against Airbus UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-09. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: not published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Common questions

Does Airbus UK sponsor visas for its level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships?

Unconfirmed. Airbus UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships, so we cannot state a firm answer. Airbus offers Level 2 and 3 craft and technician apprenticeships, Level 4-5 higher apprenticeships, and Level 6 degree apprenticeships. Programmes span manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, HR, procurement, cybersecurity, and other technical areas. Locations include Belfast, Broughton, Bristol, Stevenage, and other UK sites. Degree apprenticeships are 3-4 years. No information about visa sponsorship on the apprenticeships page.

What is the Airbus UK level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships?

Airbus offers UK apprenticeships from Level 2 craft and technician programmes to Level 6 degree apprenticeships across Airbus Aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters, in areas including manufacturing, engineering, digital, supply chain, procurement, human resources and facilities management. Apprentices split their time between study at partner colleges or universities and on-site work on real projects. Airbus states that its apprenticeship roles do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration requirements for sponsorship.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Airbus UK?

Degree apprenticeships close dates: 26 October 2026 for most 2027 roles; some close 4 January 2027. Applications for 2027 intake now open.

When do applications open for the Airbus UK level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships?

Applications for apprenticeships at Airbus Aircraft and Airbus Defence and Space starting 2027 are now open. Most close 26 October 2026.. Checked on 2026-10-09 against Airbus UK's own site.

Who can apply for the Airbus UK level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships?

Applicants with the right to work in the UK for the full programme; apprenticeships in England require eligibility for apprenticeship levy funding; no visa sponsorship, according to Airbus UK's own careers information.

Where is the Airbus UK level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships based?

Belfast, Broughton, Chippenham, Filton, Newcastle, Newport, Portsmouth, Stevenage, Oxford, Shawbury, according to Airbus UK's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Airbus UK level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships?

No degree needed. Craft and Technician apprenticeships typically need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or C including maths, English language and a science; degree apprenticeships also need A-Levels or a BTEC (or equivalents), according to Airbus UK's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Airbus UK level 2, 3, 4, 5 and degree apprenticeships?

Online application form, Online assessment (Arctic Shores), Virtual or in-person interview, Assessment centre or skills day, according to Airbus UK's own careers information.

How should I confirm Airbus UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Airbus UK's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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