Aircraft fitter apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
3.4/5
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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
During the first year, you are based in a training school, learning basic skills and knowledge. After this, you are placed out in the business among full time engineers. Roles and responsibilities may vary from placement to placement. General things include working with your mentor, drilling etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the apprenticeship a lot. There is a lot of work that you have to do towards your qualifications and can sometimes be stressful. However, with good management, it is easily done and enjoyable.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes. This apprenticeship, regardless of your background, will teach you new things and help you learn new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is quite well organised. However there has been some slip ups and disorganised sections which can be understandable with the amount of apprentices and the magnitude of the company.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support is easily found and happily provided. There are people you can ask for help and also mental health officers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The business will work with you as much as possible to help you gain your qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualifications help massively in your 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.)
3/5
There is networking and social events. Sometimes it may feel hard to get involved in them as an apprentice.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a highly well known company. The pay and benefits are amazing. The work is enjoyable. The opportunities that you have are unmatched.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research your role before applying; have some knowledge of the role and business. Make your application as detailed as possible and relate it to the job.
