Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Hounslow
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
I have recently finished my training at resource group and am now at LHR doing my next 2 years experience in different areas of the airport, I’m starting SCC nights next Monday and will be on placement until around Christmas time.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It’s very enjoyable as it’s a job but also something I enjoy doing. It’s fun to have a different job everyday and have the excitement of not knowing what task I will be doing the next day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve learnt new hand skills and I have learnt a lot more about the engineering involved in aircraft’s. I have completed exams on different parts of the aircraft so have gained alot of knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It’s very well organised as we get given a set plan on everything we will be doing throughout our course
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Our employer provides all the support we need, any problems will be solved and they are very supportive and fair.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The instructors were very knowledgable and knew how to answer questions. We where provided support throughout
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I know so much more about aircraft and how they function. It has assisted me a lot in performing tasks on the live aircraft
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
We did an enrichment day where we went clay shooting with our managers and some other people from LHR whilst as resource group
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s an amazing company with what they provide in terms of the apprenticeship and training. Also with support through the apprentiship to our end goal
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself as it’s not something you should fake. Be interested in what you want to do and also strive toward being your best at it
