Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Heathrow Airport (LHR), Hounslow, UK
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
For my first month, I had been placed in one of the facilities where I shadowed the certified engineers and also been able to do some hands on work on the aircraft.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love working around aircraft
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, hands on skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Everything is well layed out and the managers are really helpful
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Managers are all extremely helpful. The engineers I worked with would answer any questions as well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Everything is well layed out and provided for allowing you to work without stress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Very helpful so far
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. Lots of different activities and events that you can take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The work environment is great and it's a dream place to be working at
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
If you're passionate about aircraft and engineering, this is the place to be
