Aircraft maintenance engineer Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Greater London, UK
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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
Maintaining aircraft i.e. component replacement, fault finding etc
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I am enjoying the apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Hand skills in metal work, and knowledge of aircraft components and systems
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It can be a bit unorganised at times especially in the current climate.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A reasonable amount. Experienced engineers are very helpful in the workplace
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
At the moment and for the last few months the support from our training provider in my opinion has been un adequate.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Understanding aicrafts and their systems is vital in this role.
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
Not at the minute that I am aware of
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good career path with many oportunities worldwide once you are qualified.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Take as much information and knowledge from those more experienced then you as you can.
