Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Hounslow
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
Getting experience working on Aircraft in the workplace. Mixture of servicing work, defect rectification and casualty work. Daily work can also include doing NVQ work or CAA A-License modules.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying my apprenticeship program, as it allows me to learn and develop new skills whilst getting paid.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. Working on aircraft has taught me lots of different hand skills (metal work, electrical work, hydraulic work skills, fuel system work skills and engine work system skills) as well as the theory to back it up.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My program is fairly well structured, however events following the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some issues, however the company any has done a lot to resolve these.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The employer offers a lot of support. From Welfare calls to one to one meetings.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider offers a lot of support in much the same as the company.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It reinforces the work skills needed to perform well in the wider work area.
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
There are some activities that have come up, however due to the pandemic this has become less prevalent.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It offers good training, and good on the job experience, all while being paid a good salary.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Make sure you have a interest in aircraft maintenance, and you are hardworking.
