The Typhoon programme has nurtured skills in engineering, integrating world-leading technologies and, advanced manufacture of the aircraft. Working alongside air forces across the globe, our people ensure Typhoon is always ready to secure the skies.
Today, the programme directly employs 6,000 people across the UK with thousands more employed through an ecosystem of suppliers and partners which spreads across the nation.
Meet Ash - Project Management Graduate
Delivering an advanced new radar, ECRS Mk2, for the UK Royal Air Force is a central part of ensuring Typhoon remains the backbone of combat air power for decades to come. Project Management Graduate, Ash, is part of the team responsible for managing this highly complex programme, which sees us working alongside our UK industry partners Leonardo UK, and hundreds of other supply chain companies across the nation.
"I am lucky to work so closely with our UK customer, the Royal Air Force, which helps me understand the importance of the work we are doing and the impact a capability like ECRS Mk2 can have on the way they operate. Thinking about it like that, the collective team delivering this programme have a huge responsibility... We are very proud to play our part in helping the RAF to protect the nation."Ash, Project Management Graduate, BAE Systems
Meet Jack - Engineering Technician Apprentice
At our flight testing centre in the North of England, we operate a fleet of Typhoons trialling new technologies to ensure our customers have the capability they need. Engineering Technician Apprentice, Jack, is part of the team which ensures these aircraft are ready to fly.
From a young age, I’ve always enjoyed working with my hands and understanding how things work. During my time as an apprentice, I’ve worked across many areas of the business and found them all fascinating, but I particularly love working under the flight test umbrella.
Whether it’s future technology or new contracts, it’s such an exciting time to work on Typhoon, and to see the aircraft go from separate pieces of metal to a fully-functioning fast jet is so special. It’s a privilege to work on Typhoon in such a hands-on way.Jack, Aerospace Technician Apprentice, BAE Systems
Looking to the future
The recent announcement that the Republic of Türkiye will become the tenth operator of Eurofighter Typhoon ensures production of the aircraft will continue in the UK into the next decade, securing many more highly-skilled jobs for years to come.
Our early careers programmes provide countless opportunities for our apprentices and graduates, and our team are proud of their critical role in securing the future. What part could you play?
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