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British Airways

Aircraft technician Review

at British Airways

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

2.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Carry out learning and tasks towards gaining my licence
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The managers are very nice people and everyone else seems equally hospitable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Not very well structured at all , no one really has a clue what’s going on
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Very good welfare support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good , provide a good level of encouragement when required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Good.
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
Can’t say I have been made aware of any.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The people are very nice , the working environment is also very good. You gain a great qualification and license which can take you relatively far.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Create a more structured environment and plan ahead. Also encourage a buddy scheme for placement as this can be very daunting if you don’t have anyone you get on with/socialise with.
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