Test technician apprentice Review
at GE Aerospace
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Fault finding of circuit boards down to a component level
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it a lot especially with how incorporated we are with the company
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've developed my networking and observation skills that have allowed me to learn the different procedures here
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Considering how new this program is I find it well organised and can only improve
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We are given a lot of support with them allowing us time to work on our college work as well as any help needed with stuff outside of work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They are able to help with any of their work if we email them and they are also able to help with any issues outside of college
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
There are some parts that benefit me to get better at my role, however, some parts are confusing as to how they are meant to help me
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 many networks here to get involved with that cover a wide range of activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The community here is great and the company is moving in a very positive direction
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?
Be confident in yourself and your ability to get tasks done
