Simulation Engineer Review
at Lockheed Martin
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Cranwell
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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 multiple simulation devices and customer relations with both the RAF and Ascent
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
very enjoyable, met many new people who are usually willing to help in any way
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
learnt multiple skills involved in electronics and coding.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the program itself has been rocky thanks to the college over promising on what they can provide. the work based scheme of work however has been very good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
we have a mentor who we work on the same shift as for constant support and a wealth of knowledge in the office to tap into if any issues occur that are too challenging for an individual
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we are able to use slow time at work to complete college work as well as jobs around the workplace that we have been able to link into the apprentice scheme of work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe that the qualifications are very helpful not only for the professional appearance but that the qualification has enabled me to talk to the pilots and rear crew with a degree of understanding
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
We as apprentices get invited to some corporate events however due to our remote location it isn't as many as the apprentices down in the south get offered.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lockheed Martin to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a really well respected company in the sector. It is a well paying job as well as a very specialised work that is needed by every aircraft companies.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lockheed Martin?
learn about the sector you are applying for and be prepared for as many different questions as possible with small stories that prove you are competent at what you do.
