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Want qualifications equivalent to A Levels while earning a salary? BAE Systems planned to take on over 1,100 apprentices in 2026, and around 94% stay on with the company.
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Here’s what the BAE Systems Advanced Apprenticeship involves.
The BAE Systems Advanced Apprenticeships are a Level 3 route leading to qualifications equivalent to A Levels. You’ll build specialist skills through hands-on work, with a buddy and a career mentor from the start. Roles span the following:
Manufacturing:
Trades such as welding, machining, electrical work, pipe fabrication and shipwright roles, with some fabrication roles based in Glasgow.
Engineering:
As an Engineering Technician, you’ll train in practical and theory-based engineering before moving into workplace placements.
Technology:
Cyber security and information management and technology roles.
Business services:
Business administration, business support, supply chain and recruitment roles.
In England and Wales, you’ll need 5 GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Maths and English, plus a science or technical subject for engineering roles.
In Scotland, you’ll need 5 National 4s, or 4 National 5s and 3 Highers, including English, Maths and a science or technical subject.
Interested in graduate or placement roles at BAE Systems? Read our full BAE Systems recruitment process guide.
Apply through the BAE Systems search and apply portal, choosing the role and business area that best match your interests and skills. Keep your answers clear and concise, so your strengths stand out.
BAE Systems Advanced Apprenticeships open in January 2027. BAE Systems advises applying early, as roles can close once enough applications are received.
Good to Know: BAE Systems doesn’t ask for a CV for its apprenticeships. Instead, give full details of your exam grades, any work experience and relevant interests outside school or college, and complete every section.
After completing the online application, you will move on to the next stages of the process.
The BAE Systems Advanced Apprenticeship hiring process typically includes the following stages after online application:
Let’s check out the BAE Systems Advanced Apprenticeship virtual assessment below.
If your application is successful, BAE Systems will invite you to a virtual assessment, which includes:
Gamified assessment challenges:
In this game-based assessments use short, game-like tasks to measure abilities such as memory, reasoning and attention.
Video questions:
You’ll record answers to set questions on camera, like a video interview instead of speaking to a live interviewer.
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If your virtual assessment goes well, you’ll be invited to an interview.
The final stage is either a virtual or face-to-face interview. BAE Systems looks for interest, passion and commitment to what you want to do, so be ready to explain why you’ve chosen this role.
Good to Know: Revisit the BAE Systems values before your interview and prepare examples that show them, such as times you’ve been trusted with responsibility or tried a new idea.
Depending on your age and role, you could earn up to £23,493. BAE Systems also funds your qualifications and offers generous time off, a share scheme, a workplace pension and flexible benefits.
Applications for 2027 open in January 2027. BAE Systems advises applying early, as roles can close once enough applications are received.
It can be. You’ll gain qualifications equivalent to A Levels, but you’ll earn a salary and build practical skills on the job rather than studying full time.
BAE Systems says reviewing your application may take a few weeks. Offers are usually conditional on achieving the minimum academic requirements for the role.
Yes. You’ll need to meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require National Security Vetting, which typically needs 5 to 10 years of continuous UK residency.
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This article was last updated on 26 October 2026. All information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at publication, based on publicly available sources. For the latest details, please verify directly with BAE Systems.
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