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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Technician Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching, Engineering

Holyhead / Caergybi

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - 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:
5/5
Daily role consists being an On-Aircraft Technician carrying out inspections, maintenance, repair and overhaul in a Depth Maintenance Environment on RAF Hawk TMk2s
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoyed the programme throughout the duration

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Enhanced experience of working within a team and understanding of Aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Programme was well organised, and copious amounts of on-site training implemented - college input could have been improved.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
During programme, support from employer couldn't be any better
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Reduced support once COVID-19 kicked in, all work was fed back via email, response times were slow
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Enhance training and on job training help develop my hand skills to an aircraft specific standard
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
None that I'm aware

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to kickstart your aviation career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Be keen and motivated and be willing to put the effort in
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