Aircraft Engineering Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Hounslow
Review Submitted: May 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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
Scheduled aircraft maintenance on various aircraft to maintain and keep them flying, which includes several different checks involving A checks, B checks, C checks and heavy maintenance on and off site.
The job entities you to be flexible as no day is the same it is always evolving and different.
The job entities you to be flexible as no day is the same it is always evolving and different.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I highly enjoy my apprenticeship to a high extent and everyday is different, the experiences you gain in order to progress in development and skills is impressive and working on aircraft has been a challenge that is good abs exciting.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed skills in all areas to gain the knowledge and standard working practices to go further in my CAT A apprenticeship. I also have made different communication skills when approaching new engineers on different placements to further enhance my confidence and skills. These skills allow me to progress with my experiences.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is very well structured and organised by managers/mentors.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I revive high amounts of praise and feedback on my apprenticeship which allows me to develop.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We had a lot of support from various people.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am more developed in my role now
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
N/a
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good growing company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Get good qualifications and stay focused to achieve
