Engineering Apprentice In Aircraft Maintenance Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: March 2021
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
In my role I will shadow engineer on a daily basis and study for exams that will give me access to my engineering licence. As well as this I will get involved with jobs I have completed before, enabling me to gain trust from the other engineers in my working environment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed my programme very much and created many friends during the process.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Since starting my apprenticeship, I have improved on most of my engineering and applied skills. This includes my hand skills in the workshop and when manufacturing materials. I have also developed my English and maths skills as I can now understand both the imperial and metric measurement systems.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I think the programme would've been very well planned if the lockdown and other corona virus preventative measures hadn't happened. However, I feel i have been managed fairly well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I feel if I had an issue with my work life I would be supported. However i have not had many issues to need supporting.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
We were provided with revision material in terms of the exams and the lecturers who cared were great. However, the NVQ side of things was/ is very minimal.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel it has given me a better understanding of the health and safety and the hazards around my workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
No, other than friends organising it within themselves.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel it is a better company to work for who offer better training activities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Make sure to be yourself. And have an understanding of what you are actually applying too.
