Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
My role involves maintaining aircraft by doing allocated tasks whilst learning modules that tackle this.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying the programme to a great extent. Despite COVID upsetting the course, I am still enjoying the program and what it brings on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I have learnt many hand skills during my time and still learning currently. My Knowledge skills have also expanded with the learning of the modules and more such as health and safety.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme has a nice straight set course. However, this line was disrupted by COVID but due to tweaking and adjusting by both managers and apprentices, the course was back on track.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from the employers. They are always there to help to ensure that at the end of the apprenticeship the end goal is achieved.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support is received from the provider. They provide the materials for the modules done and the delivery is given by instructors who have had a lot of experience in the field.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that the qualifications received will help with performance within the job role and possibly outside the job too. Learning hand skills and other skills such as health and safety will be used in and out of work.
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
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The aviation industry is an interesting industry to play a role in. For those who are interested in the wider concept and operations I would definitely recommend taking an apprenticeship with them. The support given and the teaching side is good and can not be beaten.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Application with British Airways will be difficult. Ensure to note down any extra curricular activity that you may have. Another advice is to show your passion for the industry and explaining thoroughly why you would be a good candidate for the role.
