Aero systems Review
at Airbus
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Flintshire, UK
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
Manufacturing aircraft components in on and around the wings. Installing them, preparing parts and areas, sealing, bolting, riveting, painting, installing pipes and fittings, cable installation, electrical bonding, working in jigs, using advanced drilling systems,
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much so
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Installing components, preparing parts and areas, sealing, bolting, riveting, painting, installing pipes and fittings, cable installation, electrical bonding, working in jigs, using advanced drilling systems. In addition to business qualifications, management courses, theory of flight, engineering mathematics and more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Great even through Covid
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Luck of the draw depending on which manager you get and which college tutors. Overall very good however the college and employer could communicate better with one another
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Very good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Massively as it is directly related
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Many, lots of clubs and involvement schemes, gyms, sports clubs etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great working environment, amazing skills learned
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Airbus?
Make sure that you understand the industry and what you will be working towards and doing in your given role
