For young people considering their options after GCSEs or A-levels next year, who may be thinking that university isn't for them, an apprenticeship in engineering or manufacturing might be the perfect alternative.
Moog Aircraft Group's aerospace apprenticeships offer a unique blend of hands-on experience, cutting-edge technology and long-term career potential. Based at Moog’s state-of-the-art facilities in Tewkesbury, apprentices can earn while they learn, gaining recognised engineering or manufacturing qualifications alongside real workplace experience.
SoGlos rounds up just some of the excellent reasons to consider applying for a place on an apprenticeship programme at Moog...
Start your career at a state-of-the-art, global aerospace company
Beginning an apprenticeship at Moog Aircraft Group in Tewkesbury means joining a world-leading aerospace organisation with an international reputation for innovation and excellence. You’ll be part of projects that contribute to aircraft flown around the globe, meaning your contributions feel exciting and purposeful from day one.
Being embedded in a global company also exposes trainees to industry standards, cutting-edge technology and best practices across the aerospace sector. It’s also the ideal environment to build a strong foundation for a long-term and rewarding career in engineering or manufacturing.
Gain a qualification while earning a competitive salary, without any student debt
With an apprenticeship, you don’t have to choose between learning and earning. You’ll gain a nationally recognised qualification while receiving a competitive full-time salary, allowing you to focus on your career development without the financial pressures of university fees and all the expenses associated with being a student.
By avoiding student loans, apprentices start their careers in stronger financial positions, meaning they're investing in their futures while already building valuable industry experience.
Get hands-on work experience alongside experienced professionals
Apprenticeships at Moog are built around real, meaningful work rather than classroom-only learning. Apprentices apply their skills directly, on the job, in real engineering and manufacturing environments, gaining confidence through hands-on experience.
Working alongside highly skilled engineers and manufacturing specialists allows apprentices to learn from people who are experts in their fields, with their knowledge, guidance and day-to-day support helping to accelerate learning and professional growth.
Receive excellent mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship
Moog is committed to helping apprentices succeed, offering structured mentoring and continuous support throughout an apprentice's journey. Apprentices never feel like just a number, as their progress and wellbeing are actively encouraged. Regular check-ins, tailored development plans and access to experienced mentors ensure apprentices are supported both technically and personally, helping them reach their full potential.
Sophie Latham joined Moog as a technical apprentice and now works as a divisional contracts manager. She also mentors early-careers female talent and helped to found the UK regional Women's Resource & Equity Network (WREN) at Moog. She said: 'WREN contributes to our efforts to increase gender diversity in the workplace and fosters an inclusive culture at Moog.'
Work at a £50 million smart factory with high-tech facilities, including a brand-new on-site gym
Moog's Tewkesbury site is a state-of-the-art £50 million smart factory equipped with advanced manufacturing technology and modern workspaces. You’ll learn in an environment that reflects the future of engineering and manufacturing.
Beyond the workplace, Moog invests in employee wellbeing with excellent facilities, including a brand-new, on-site fully equipped gym, helping staff support both their performance and health.
Go into a variety of exciting roles after your studies have finished
Completing an apprenticeship at Moog opens doors to a wide range of career paths within engineering and manufacturing. Your skills and experience are highly transferable across multiple roles. You could be working on anything from ensuring a holiday flight lands safely and maintaining play at Wimbledon, to honing precise clutch and steering control in Formula 1 racing cars and developing technology for emerging markets or testing offshore wind turbine blades
David Webb is manufacturing engineering manager at Moog and began his career with the firm as a manufacturing apprentice in 2011. He said: 'I believe apprenticeships provide an invaluable alternative to traditional education pathways, balancing practical and academic experience. Moog’s continued investment in technical apprenticeships delivers significant benefits, particularly when combined with clear development pathways that enable apprentices to progress into influential roles within the organisation.'
Join a company that values staff happiness and a supportive workplace culture, above all
Moog places genuine importance on employee happiness and wellbeing. A positive, respectful workplace culture means that staff are encouraged to speak up, learn and thrive.
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect. This culture helps apprentices feel welcomed, motivated and confident as they develop their skills. Moog also took home Team of the Year award at the 2025 Gloucestershire Business Awards, for its dedication, resilience, leadership, great communication, adaptability and quick thinking in the face of a disastrous flash flood and collapsed roof, helping production get back to 50 per cent within just one week.
Access amazing staff benefits
As a Moog apprentice, you gain access to a wide range of staff benefits designed to support life inside and outside of work – and your wellbeing.
From wellbeing initiatives to employee support programmes, Moog ensures apprentices feel appreciated and looked after. Key benefits include 33 days of annual leave, life assurance, generous company pension, hybrid working and employee shares, among many other lifestyle benefits and perks.
If your exam results don't match the requirements, Moog still wants to hear from you
Moog understands that exam results don’t always reflect true potential. If your grades aren’t exactly what’s required, your passion, attitude and willingness to learn still matter.
The company takes a holistic approach to recruitment, valuing motivation and curiosity just as much as academic performance. If a career in aerospace excites you, Moog encourages you to apply!
To find out more about an apprenticeship at Moog, visit moog.com/careers.
