Gama Aviation & Apprenticeships
Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission-critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.
With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe, and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities, and the opportunity for long-term progression in a fast-paced and dynamic service industry.
Gama Aviation support extends across many sectors which include: special mission, technology and outsourcing and business aviation. We serve private individuals, corporations and governments, all of which require bespoke solutions to what are often complex, time-critical missions.
Why consider an Apprenticeship @ Gama Aviation?
Start your career with us as an Apprentice! As an apprentice you’ll be treated as part of the team from day one; learning, contributing, and growing. You will have the opportunity to work whilst you earn, learning from very experienced individuals in a well-established, exciting Aviation company. Our Apprenticeships are delivered in partnership with prestigious training organisations, ensuring top-quality education and industry-recognised qualifications.
- Multiple functions/teams for apprenticeship opportunities
- Engineering
- Flight operations
- Supply chain
- Compliance
- Health and Safety
- Group – marketing, finance, people & talent, sales
- Part 147 training
- Flight crew training
- Technology
- Legal
- Ground operations
- Continuing airworthiness
Where are the Gama Aviation locations?
We are proud to have multiple operational locations and offices across the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Our primary locations include:
Meet a Gama Aviation Apprentice – Miles Weekes
Miles story
For Miles Weekes, 23, living under the Heathrow Airport flight path in Maidenhead – and close to a grass airfield – meant he grew up watching planes ranging from large passenger jets to small piston-engine aircraft. Links with aviation run in the family; his grandfather was one of the construction engineers for Terminals 1 and 2 at Heathrow, so it was no surprise that he was drawn to engineering when he decided early on that he wanted to go down the apprenticeship route.
Miles explained: “I knew I didn’t want to go to university. At 16, I started an eight-month engineering apprenticeship in Bournemouth. Six months in, we were taken around Bournemouth Airport and the company wanted two candidates to do the new aeronautical pathway. My hand went straight up. I spoke to my parents and stayed in Bournemouth.”
Miles enrolled on the Level 3 Aeronautical Engineering apprenticeship on his 17th birthday, which led to a job afterwards. He joined us at Bournemouth Airport in 2019. Fortunately, he said, we haven’t been too badly affected by Covid-19. He achieved his ‘A’ license and started a Level 4 apprenticeship in November, which will lead to his B Licence.
“As a B Licensed Aircraft Engineer, I will be able to undertake more complex tasks and certify my work and that of others,” Miles explained. “I’m currently working on King Air business aircraft and we also work on larger Bombardier business jets. We fly a lot of celebrities as well as an air ambulance aircraft, which transports patients from the Channel Islands to mainland hospitals. It’s really interesting working on different aircraft and, eventually, there is scope to work all over the world as these aircraft operate everywhere. The complexity makes it interesting but also stressful! I can be working on anything from the flight controls to the engine, landing gear or fuselage. It’s a lot of responsibility and keeps things new and exciting.”
Miles is enthusiastic about his apprenticeship, which is strongly focused on learning on the job. “It’s very different from my previous apprenticeship when I was at college much of the time. Now I’m working and have my flat in Bournemouth and a car to run, but I have to rein myself in and concentrate on my studies. It’s well planned out, with a good, timetabled revision programme and the Training Manager checks in regularly. I recently had three study days, when we met up with other apprentices at the airport and studied together. It was good to help each other out. We have 17 modules so there’s a lot to learn.”
Miles’ advice to those at school or college considering their next steps is to look at what apprenticeships are available.
“You will come out with equivalent qualifications to those gained at university. If you don’t know what job you want to do, go to careers fairs; there are so many different companies there that you can figure out which industries interest you. By the time I secured a full-time job after finishing my first apprenticeship, a lot of my friends were only halfway through university, whereas I had been earning and learning on the job.”
Miles is clear about his future aspirations: “My goal is to travel with my qualifications and explore the world, working in Europe, America and maybe Australia.”
Our Managing Director of MRO, Paul Kinch commented:
“Developing the next generation of engineering talent is crucial to our industry and our society. Training apprentices and seeing them develop has always been important to Gama Aviation. The enthusiasm that they bring to our workforce is both inspiring and energising for our existing engineers and we hope to be a centre for apprentice engineers for years to come.”
Why Gama Aviation? – The Benefits
At Gama Aviation, we believe in taking care of our people. As an apprentice, you will have access to a range of valuable benefits designed to support your well-being, financial security and professional growth.
- Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary as you gain hands-on experience.
- Holiday Entitlement: Generous annual leave to recharge and relax.
- Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our group pension plan.
- Health & Well-being: Access to resources and programs supporting your mental and physical health.
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in volunteering, STEM outreach or environmental initiatives.
- Recognition: System – Points based, prizes Actively recognise achievements to support development and comradery
- Training – Our Apprenticeships are delivered in partnership with prestigious training organisations, ensuring top-quality education and industry-recognised qualifications.
- You will gain Real-World Experience, working on actual aviation projects, and contributing to meaningful outcomes.
- Career development – opportunities to follow an established career path
What is the Application Process?
- Apply online – an easy process with a CV
- Interviews / Assessment Centre – Depending on the role, you will be invited to interview for the position or attend an assessment centre, where you will take part in numerous activities and complete tasks. You will have the opportunity to come onsite to meet the team, view the workplace and explore the exciting world of aviation.
To register your interest or to apply, please follow the link to our “Apprenticeship Apply” page, by clicking here
What current roles are we Recruiting?
To view all current roles, please follow the link to our Recruitment page, by clicking here
