aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

Item: aircraft maintenance apprentice at Boeing UK
Rating: 3.9
Author: Anonymous

at Boeing UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Crawley, West Sussex

Review Submitted: February 2024

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

3/5

As an aircraft maintenance technician, the day to day consists of rectifying, maintaining and servicing Boeing aircraft. Everyday is different as new challenges arise.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Being able to experience a number of different facilities and workplaces definitely helps you discover your likes and dislikes. Having the ability to switch between rotorcraft and planes is a enjoyable privilege.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt a variety of skills, including conveying technical data appropriately, different handskills and developed existing ones due to the nature of the job like clear communication, leadership and teamwork.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

The programme as a whole has a level of organization and structure throughout. However, a few tweaks and changes would benefit the programmes transitions

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

The amount of resources and people that are willing to provide support and help is unmatched. There is countless resources that will help any situation and provide professional advice.

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

3/5

There is a couple of resources and aids that we receive to complete our units when working towards the qualifications. there is also advisors that are willing to point you in the right direction and answer any queries.

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

4/5

the qualifications layout mirrors the understanding and knowledge that you need when working in the role. It makes you retain knowledge about the workplace like health and safety, working around components and workplace do's and dont's

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 is a few networking events that are put on throughout the year that allow you to connect with other workers through the level of seniority to gain valuable insight. you are given the option to attend local and national STEM events and given the ability to set up your own.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

The opportunities you get out of the programme is unique and the ability to experience numerous work environments and work on countless varieties of aircraft and rotorcraft enable a deeper understanding of aerospace in general.

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

By joining this nationwide apprenticeship program, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to broaden your professional network and experience diverse work environments across the country. it will open doors to numerous career paths and possibilities, giving you a competitive edge compared to other programmes

View All Company Reviews