London Gatwick has opened applications for its 2025 apprenticeship programme, offering exceptional opportunities for future talent in the region.
The airport is recruiting four engineering apprentices to start in August and one IT apprentice to start in September.
The engineering apprenticeship is a four-year fixed contract leading to a fully qualified engineering technician status with industry-recognised qualifications. The IT apprenticeship is a two-year fixed contract, leading to a Level 3 IT technician qualification.
Applications will close on 10 March.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, London Gatwick hosted a number of events to inspire and support future talent in the region. Apprentice Development Lead, David White, and Employment and Skills Lead, Barry Cullen, gave several career talks in schools and presented at local jobs fairs.
This included more than 80 local school students visiting London Gatwick’s STEM Centre (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) for International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to take part in activities such as building solar powered Electric Vehicles and LEGO SPIKE robots. They also heard from Alia Ardron, Chartered Chemical Engineer and Launch Engineer at SpaceX, U.S. space transportation and aerospace manufacturer. Alia shared her inspiring career journey, lessons learnt and encouraged young women to consider careers in STEM.
The airport also welcomed around 250 students and jobseekers to an Apprenticeship Fair to explore career opportunities in security, finance, customer service, and engineering, with companies such as DHL, Border Force, Surrey and Sussex Police, and World Duty Free. Crawley MP Peter Lamb attended the event and engaged with apprentices to hear first-hand about their experiences and career aspirations. He showed strong support for London Gatwick’s commitment to create alternative pathways into work.
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