Aircraft engineer Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting commercial aircraft.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship and find myself looking forward to coming into work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve learnt and developed a range of skills during my apprenticeship
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured/organised by my apprenticeship management team
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a strong amount of support from my managers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider has provided all the necessary training and instructors to help me pass my exams
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
The team building activities unfortunately didn’t go ahead due to COVID 19
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my aircraft maintenance apprenticeship. I have had the chance to progress around the business in 6 month placements and work on the flight line at Heathrow working within the operation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Show your passion for aviation and your desire to learn and progress.
