Degree Aerospace Engineer Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Kirmington
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
I am currently leaning the basics that make up aerospace, this includes learning part of the Aircraft Maintenance Cat A License. As well as lesson based learning there is a lot of practical workshop learning and work on fast jets.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Its very enjoyable, especially if you have an interest in aviation or engineering. The balance of knowledge learned to practical application in the workshop and on the planes in the hangar is brilliant as it all interlinks.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned many professional and personal skills that benefit myself and my confidence and interaction / communication skills with others, including in a professional scenario such as a presentation.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
BAE is extremely supportive and all types of support are available to every single employee.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
As our degree is one day a week and it is online, it can be tedious to try and speak to someone for help, however the tutors are generally quite good and are very skilled in their areas of teaching.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It does provide relevant and useful knowledge however currently this isn't relevant in my role at the training academy.
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 opportunity to do this within the company, there is also a planned week away in the lake district to take part in outdoor activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The opportunity is incredible and limitless, the more you put in the more you get out. The company also pays extremely well for an apprenticeship.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be eager to learn and push yourself to do things you wouldn't normally do.
