GKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Isle of Wight, is opening its doors at its Falcon Yard facility in East Cowes to allow members of the public, who are interested in apprenticeships, aircraft fitting and composite opportunities, the chance to have a factory tour.
nd find out more about GKN Aerospace Cowes.
To support the demands of a growing order book, the business has some exciting opportunities – with a particular need for additional Aircraft Fitters, Allied Trade Conversion Fitters, Composite Support Workers and Composite Operators.
Vacancies are also now live for a number of new apprenticeship opportunities, on 4-year programmes, to start in September 2025.
The event is being held on Saturday 8th February and interested parties should register their interest on the GKN careers website at https://joinus.gknaerospace.com/job/20919-en_GB.
Site HR Director, Kathryn Hall, says:
“Opening our factory to the public gives us the opportunity to show some of the complex aircraft structures manufactured here in East Cowes by our highly skilled workforce. This is an incredibly exciting time to join Aerospace, as GKN Aerospace and the industry invest in developing exciting new technologies and sustainable flight to developing the aircraft of the future.
“We welcome anyone who is interested in finding out more about opportunities to join our fantastic team here on the Island and are very much looking forward to welcoming visitors on the day”.
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