Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Hounslow
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
My role in the supply chain is to assist and provide safety to the aviation. I work alongside specialists and experienced engineers and mechanics to bring Saftey to our customers when they fly with our airline. We provide maintenance to all our fleet in hanger and airside 24hrs a day.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have great passion and pride in what I do and bring able to work in this amazing industry which has been a dream of mine from very early age. I love everyday the part of my job and responsibilities to bring a smile and safe journey to our customers who use our services.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes i have learnt many new aspects of the industry already. For example, new hand skills and being able to work alongside amazing experienced staff who have provided me great assistance. I have developed my existing skills also. Learning how to repair aircraft and use the necessary tools the correct way.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Is is very well organised and structured. The business provides us with great advantages and additional support throughout our learning phase. There is constant support and help from management and peers as well as the learning provider. There is opportunity to gain hands on experience and retake exams when required.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great and vast amount of support daily and weekly throughout my apprenticeship. There is never ending support from all sectors of the business in guiding us to the right path so we are enabled to pass our course and exams. They also provide additional help where needed too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There is an extensive amount of information, support and help from our training providers on a daily basis right till up to our end of assessment and graduation. Whenever we are in need of further help or assistance they are there to cater to our needs to help us achieve our aims and objectives.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Is provides severe postive help and performance, in the sense that I am able to fully grasp the information provided in order for me to excel to the maximum of highest levels. They teach you the right ways and give u constant advice and guidance to reach the performance required.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes most definitely, there is always a different type of activity and social events every few months in the year to bring us together and bond. To help raise awareness for charities and the apprenticeship. In the hangars they set up for an example golf events for the team to bond.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because its the best apprenticeship and business to work for with many additional benefits. You can climb your way up the ladder in various roles throughout the business and you never stop learning or achieving. They provide you with constant support and help to reach your goals and targets and push you further to achieve more.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Always be open and honest. Work hard and do not take short cuts. Show your ambition and drive to want to work with this amazing organisation. Show passion and your reasons to why you want an opportunity to work for the best airline in aviation. You must have desire and admiration for this role to succeed.
