SOC 2126 — Aerospace engineers
SOC 2020 Code 2126 — Higher Skilled (RQF Level 6+)
Aerospace engineers (SOC 2126) qualifies for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The going rate — the minimum your employer must pay — is £52,400 per year. We've broken down the salary requirements, related job titles, and current openings from licensed UK visa sponsors on this page.
Visa Eligibility & Salary Requirements
Eligibility Status
Yes — Aerospace engineers roles are eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship (Higher Skilled).
Occupation rate applies. You must be paid at least the higher of the going rate or the general salary threshold (£41,700), unless an exemption applies.
Related Job Titles
- Aeronautical engineers (professional)
- Aircraft engineers (professional)
- Avionics engineers
- Aerospace engineers not elsewhere classified.
Aerospace engineers Jobs with Visa Sponsorship
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Job Requirements Quest Global has 12-month placement opportunities for undergraduate engineers to participate in work for our prestigious client’s aerospace engineering operations. These positions are well suited to individuals looking to advance their career in gas turbine design or manufacturing engineering. About Us Quest Global is an engineering solutions company with a proven track record that serves the product lifecycle needs of high technology companies. A pioneer in offshore product dev
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Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be
Job Description Airbus Protect is a multi disciplinary Engineering Consultancy, specialising in Sustainability, Safety and Cyber technologies. Airbus Protect is a Consultancy within the Airbus Group, supporting both Internal and External business needs. This allows us to work on interesting projects within the Airbus group as well as work outside the usual aircraft domain. We have an exciting opportunity to support the wider Airbus business in the development of aircraft and the fuel that will d
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Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19684 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer, based at RAF Lossiemouth, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role As a Princi
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role ID: SF19263 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Principal Aerospace Systems Engineer, based at either Bristol or Boscombe Down, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Aerospace engineers roles fall under SOC 2126 (Higher Skilled), so they qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Your employer will need a sponsor licence and must pay at least the going rate for this occupation.
This information is provided as guidance only and should not be treated as legal advice. Eligibility criteria and salary thresholds are based on the latest published government data. Always verify with the official UK government guidance or seek professional immigration advice.