Aerostructures Apprentice Review
at Airbus
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Flint / Y Fflint
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3.8/5
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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
For the first year, we study all aspects regarding our jobs in both an academic and physical terms. As well as getting hands on practise in the college workshop. Currently I shadow operators and learn the job, and processes involved in the manufacture of wings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am thoroughly enjoying my programme, especially the second year in which we can get hands on experience in the factory and help with production. I very much enjoy learning the correct working methods in order to achieve the high quality standards expected at the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a number of skills that relate to my job role. This involves the use of numerous machines and hand tools required when working on large components. On top of this we have learnt how to work on both metals and composite material.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
As expected in a manufacturing environment, the programme is very structured with clearly laid out expectations that must be achieved by certain dates.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive a lot of support from our employer, with all managers, team coordinators and operators being approachable and helpful with any questions you may have. They employ a culture in which they make sure you know that they welcome questions, and don’t want people to feel uncomfortable / nervous.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a lot of training for the job in our first year, through the use of academic and physical learning in college. We are also sent on a number of day or week courses to learn more specific types of work we may encounter to ensure we are prepared.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
We learn all aspects of the job, from marking out the work pieces through manufacture and finish of the components. This means I have confidence in myself to perform all job roles I encounter, while under the supervision of an operator.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Before covid there were a number of extra curricular activities that employees could be involved with. This ranged from working events as an Airbus representative, and showing people the job as well as helping with any questions.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are an employer who take a great deal of interest in each individual, and invest time and money into giving people a good education to perform the job well in the future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Airbus?
Maintain professionalism, as it is vital that in a potentially dangerous environment that you can be trusted. I’d also say to have faith in yourself as they will have faith in you.
