Be part of our future

Our sectors are a hub for advanced manufacturing and digital capability, generating well-paid jobs across the country and driving sustainability, safeguarding our communities and shaping the technology of tomorrow.

Key facts:

  • 427.5k employed in our sectors; a growth of 29% in a decade
  • Average wages are up to 39% higher than the UK average
  • 23k apprentices are employed across the uk
  • 2 in 3 jobs are located outside London and the South East

Where will your career take you?

Find out more about the exciting career pathways available with the Role Explorer and Skills Comparator tools below that were developed in partnership with Enginuity, the UK charity dedicated to bridging skills gaps in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. 

Exciting opportunities await with the myriad apprenticeships in our sectors. View our Apprenticeship Directory to see the benefits of an apprenticeship with some example roles. 

Apprenticeship Directory

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Be part of our future

If you’re passionate about building things, solving problems, or protecting digital systems, an apprenticeship in the UK aerospace, defence, security or space sectors could be the perfect start to your career.

By choosing an apprenticeship, you’ll not only earn while you learn but also gain in-demand skills and hands-on experience that employers value.

Take the first step towards an exciting future today.

View directory!

Role Explorer

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Let your career take flight with Role Explorer

Explore the world of aerospace and beyond. The Role Explorer provides a comprehensive guide to job roles and work activities.

Uncover the skills you need to soar to new heights.

Start exploring!

Skills Comparator

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A new transferrable skills tool to plan your new career

Skills Comparator is a web application designed to highlight your transferable skills and open doors to new career opportunities in aerospace and beyond.

Identify your core skills and see where they could take you. The process should take no longer than 10 minutes, and once completed you will receive a PDF report containing all the information you need.

Access tool now