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Aircraft maintenance technician apprentice Review

at Boeing UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Cardiff, UK

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
Studying for our A licence modules and doing exams
Completing EAL for the apprenticeship
Doing practical tasks in the hanger to build up our hand skills before OJT (on the job training)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the program and its intense and pushes me out my comfort zone

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt how to use various different types of tools and how to follow a maintenance manual.
Learnt how to write essays and fill out task reports to correct standard

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The overall course is well organized and we have set dates for exams and a set time scale for modules to be executed and learnt
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive loads of support from our employer and they are always there if we need help and support and always try give us the best guidance
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive alot of support from our lecturers in our training provider and they give us support on certain things we need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Practical tasks within the hanger will help us prepare for the OJT and set us up well for when we do. We also get our a licence whilst training which will help for future jobs
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
There are STEM events we can participate in and occasionally social activities like awards to attend

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because its a very good way to get into the industry and you can also get your A license on the side of getting hands on skills and working
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK?
Be confident
be yourself
be honest and integral
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