Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Hounslow
Review Submitted: April 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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
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:
3/5
Training to be an aircraft engineer. Studying modules, completing upk's, & completing practical tasks such as metal working, or hangar tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Although it revolves around my area of interest, it is a very large amount of work for the first year, which can make it stressful. Although all of this is necessary for the a licence I am working towards.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learned skills such as filing things down to size, riveting, & other metal working tasks
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The apprenticeship is well organized, & we are told what is expected of us
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We are given support for failed modules etc, & given accommodation.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We are expected to pass modules as early as possible, although we receive support & time to retake modules if we don't pass.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
We are constantly given advice through our training provider on good practices that may make our life easier, & things not to do.
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
There are networking events available to attend.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good opportunity to become an aircraft engineer, without having to worry about training costs. You must be competent however
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Understand massively that the next few years aren't going to be easy, & you must take sacrifices in your social life outside work if you wish to succeed.
