Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review

Item: Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice at Boeing UK
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Boeing UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - 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:

5/5

1 year of college
2 years of placements
I get to work on various systems, components and structures that let's me develop theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as gaining confidence.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

It is definitely the best aircraft maintenance apprenticeship because of the variety of aircraft we get to work on, as well as the opportunity to gain your a-license.
Is is great to work with people with so much expertise and experience.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have developed my hand skills, communication and confidence to work on my own initiative, as I know I have the knowledge.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

Very well. At college the timetable is clearly layed out and followed. The placements are each 6 months and you are given 3 months warning of where you are going next.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

We get a lot of support academically.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

Our training provider checks in face to face every few months. They provide feedback and advice on out task reports and knowledge evidence questions.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

The knowledge we gain from college massively helps us on our placements, it provides the understanding needed to work on the majority of systems, components and structures on the aircraft.
Our NVQ3 provides evidence on the knowledge we have gained, and steers us towards achieving specific criteria that will get us a wider range of experiences and knowledge.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5

There are lots of STEM events that we are encouraged to get involved in. The apprenticeship awards are held once a year to hold graduation and network.
At each placement, there are some opportunities for socialising outside of work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is an incredible apprenticeship, that provides such a wide variety of experiences and knowledge. You will make friends you keep for the rest of your life. It is a great start to a long and successful career in aircraft maintenance.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK?

You have got to be excited about aircraft maintenance. The course is full on, so you have to have passion, commitment and pure determination to get through it. Once you are in, it is so worth it.

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