Aircraft Apprentice Engineer Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
2.9 /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
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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
Engineering Maintenance of British Airways aircraft in hangars and out on the line at Terminal 5 or Terminal 3. Removing and fitting aircraft parts, servicing aircraft systems, and repairing aircraft structures.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Aircraft maintenance is a dream job for me and I love the work we carry out on the aircraft, however in my experience the training we received when I first joined was not the best and could be improved.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I learnt how to use different tooling to carry out jobs and how to carry out aircraft repairs by using sheet metal and rivets.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are lots of chances to get involved in networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good opportunity to get your A-license qualification to start your career in the aviation maintenance industry
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Try to have a good engineering mindset
