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.
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Exciting opportunities await. Our Apprenticeship Directory showcases the benefits of an apprenticeship with some example roles. Returnships provide another route and our members want to connect with talended individuals returning to the workforce who are ready to bring fresh perspectives and valuable experiences to their organisations. Our partnershp with STEM Returners, an award winning back-to-work consultancy, is a great place to start.
Find out more about the rewarding career pathways available with our range of resources, developed in collaboration with Enginuity, the UK charity dedicated to bridging skills gaps in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Enginuity’s Role Explorer and Skills Comparator tools make it easy to discover new career paths and explore exciting roles tailored to your core skills.
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.
Looking to re-enter the STEM industry? With over 10k open vacancies in our sectors, now is the perfect time to return to the aerospace, defence, security or space sectors after a career break.
Introducing STEM Returners, an award-winning company that provides mentoring and support to regain your confidence, alongside a 12-week industry placement. With a 95% retention rate on completion, it could be a whole new start.
Explore the world of aerospace and beyond. Enginuity’s Role Explorer provides a comprehensive guide to job roles and work activities.
Uncover the skills you need to soar to new heights.
Skills Comparator, from Enginuity, 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.