Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Performing servicing on aircraft
Performing A, B and D checks on aircraft
Performing casualty work
AOG experiences
Performing A, B and D checks on aircraft
Performing casualty work
AOG experiences
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much so - good team and great engineers to work with
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Tool skills
Hand skills
Team work
Hand skills
Team work
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, same day questions to be answered and regular welfare checks
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot, always available to talk to while being in the training provider area
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very much so. A licence modules gained which can contribute to a licence certification once OJT is gained
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Lots of experiences to sign up for such as work events like representing BA at rugby etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good apprenticeship and well supported
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Ensure team work is good and make sure you can work well under pressure while maintaining work load and revision
