Shannon-based Atlantic Aviation Group (AAG) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship, offering aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers a pathway into a dynamic and growing sector. Responding to continued demand for skilled aircraft maintenance engineers both in Ireland and abroad, AAG’s prestigious four-year apprenticeship combines hands-on practical experience with structured technical education, leading to internationally recognised qualifications and exciting career prospects.
The programme, based at AAG’s facilities at Shannon Airport, equips apprentices with essential skills in aircraft structures, avionics, jet engines, and engineering fundamentals. Upon successful completion, apprentices are awarded the National Craft Certificate by Quality Qualifications Ireland and an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s Licence by the Irish Aviation Authority. This licence is internationally recognised. AAG’s apprenticeship has a strong track record of success, having produced award-winning graduates and serving as a springboard into the aviation industry for many young aircraft maintenance engineers. Graduates often progress into senior technical roles within AAG and across the global aviation industry.
The four-year programme blends practical on-the-job training with off-the-job technical instruction and covers a wide range of topics including mathematics, physics, digital techniques, maintenance practices, aviation legislation and basic aerodynamics. Apprentices’ pay increases annually during the programme in line with industry standards. This intake follows a broader national push to expand aircraft maintenance apprenticeship opportunities in Ireland, with new government support in recent years aimed at boosting training capacity for this critical industry. AAG has committed to delivering a significant number of apprenticeship places as part of this effort.
