Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
Maintenance on aircraft and working on fast turnarounds on the line in T5
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship as it has given me the skills and confidence to carry this job on full time
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt so many new skills and have improved massively on my hand skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme was organised very well by doing all my exams at the beginning of the apprenticeship so that I could come into the business fully trained ready to work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I always have great support from my managers who will help with any queries I have
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They always gave me lots of support and extra training if I needed it to help me with exams
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
They gave me the knowledge to help pass all my exams that are relevant to learn about my job role so I understand how the aircraft work
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
My shift has a 5 a side team that we play football with on the night of our second day shift
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a brilliant company and I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Put in all your efforts to pass exams first time so you don’t become overwhelmed with resists
