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Boeing UK

aircraft maintenance technician apprentice Review

at Boeing UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
We have been learning about various topics such as gas engines, electrics, maintenance practices and digital techniques. We have also been completing practicals in the hangar to reinforce our learning.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have been enjoying my programme very much as I feel that I have a good relationship and support with my lecturers and classmates. we receive a good amount of resources for our studies and have opportunity to experience what tasks on our on-the-job training will be like.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes i have learnt how to remove and re-install aircraft wheels, fuel filters and use pillar drills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It could be better structured as we are completing our A-license, however, we received many B-license books, which means it can be difficult to sieve through when learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
we receive plenty of support as our manager visits us weekly to catch up with us and answer concerns.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we receive books, presentations, exam-style questions and good lecturers when studying
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is helping to train me well in my career and teaching me the required skills for the job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
we receive plenty of support and opportunities to help grow our skills in the job role
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK?
do your research and try to obtain some knowledge and experience of hand skills before applying.
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