Aircraft Technician Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /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
4/5
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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
At the moment I am in training and I am on a specific section at the moment called fitting, on this I work on manufacturing techniques and have coursework to complete along side and also college assignments to complete.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot, I find that it is one of the first jobs where time goes quickly and it feels like I am enjoying myself a lot. I am well looked after by the company.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed several skills during fitting due to all the filing, drilling and machine use and other tools use during this section.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised, rarely anything is overlooked.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive an enormous amount of support, I cannot say there is anything that I can be completely stuck on during this apprenticeship. There is always someone to assist.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps a lot as it teaches me everything I need to know to do well in my 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.)
4/5
Yes, there are some charity sport events along with some NGP work which means next gen projects which anyone can get into, there are also stem ambassador groups as well.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have already recommended it to several due to the enjoyment I get from working at BAE and it really is a company for life. I can't see myself making a career change any time soon.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do something voluntary, Cadet groups are top end for gaining experience that's transferable to the role and Is always something good to get a good application sorted for joining BAE Systems.
