Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Heathrow Airport (LHR), Hounslow, UK
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.8/5
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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
Primarily studies for the first year but get to see what life is like working in the hangar and maintenance
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It’s very enjoyable so far and I feel very privileged to have this opportunity
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
So far I’ve improved communication and team work as well as learning more technical skills and hand skills within just 5 weeks
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It’s very well structured with everything planned down until even up to the smallest detail to ensure the best programme and outcome possible
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They are always on hand to help with any issues and support no matter how minor this may be
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Just as the employer, the support is always available
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me the ability to actually get the role after the apprenticeship is done to create a career for myself so extremely helpful
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great company with an amazing legacy and I’m very proud to be able to say that I work here and would recommend it to anyone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself and do your best, British Airways want you for you, no matter your background. Be your best and let your personality shine through
