Apprenticeships

Employee success stories

At BAE Systems we celebrate the different experiences and ideas that a diverse workforce can bring. Everyone has the opportunity to make a difference and have their voice heard. Some of our people share how their careers have made a difference in their own words.

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Rewards & Benefits

• We’ll pay your fees so your hard earned nationally recognised academic qualifications will be debt-free.
• On-the-job training delivered by experienced professionals who’ll help you to achieve your goals.
• Off-the-job training delivered in dedicated in-house training facilities or our partner colleges or universities.
• Real work placements in our businesses working on landmark projects.
• Activities designed to enrich your experience including team building, charity, skills competitions, opportunities to work with apprentices from all parts of our business on our innovation challenge and to help out in our work to encourage young people’s interest in STEM.
• Competitive salary – The exact figure depends on what programme you choose.
• Company pension scheme
• Company share scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus statutory holidays like Bank Holidays)
• You could be eligible for the National Union of Students (NUS) membership which offers discounts on goods and services all over the country or other alternative student discounts.
• A great job after completion is a very strong likelihood whether you choose to go for promotion and progression or remain doing a brilliant job in the role you’ve moved into. Around 95% of our apprentices stay with us and go on to have really successful careers.
• A world of opportunities – We’re a global business and our Apprenticeships create the skills and experiences that help our people to travel far. There are increasing opportunities to travel and work overseas with our customers, on our exciting export​ programmes once you’ve completed your apprenticeship and are competent in your role.