Aircraft engineering apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Hounslow
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
We learn the basics of looking after aircraft through on the job training. We also undertake courses towards licenses in the industry.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the work when I’m working practically. It allows me to further my skills and learn new ones
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes to both. I’ve learnt new skills and enhances ones I already had.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It could have been better. Due to previous circumstances it was a difficult start to our apprenticeship. After some time it started to steady out and we eventually got to a point where it worked well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
We receive support for the training and learning. When it comes to moving home there wasn’t a great deal of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive a decent amount of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The on the job training is most beneficial in performing better in my job role rather than completing the qualification itself
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 official ones that I am aware of. But inter group activities can be arranged amongst co workers
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a step to get into this industry one way and an opportunity to experience working on multiple aircraft types.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Take everything with a pinch of salt
