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Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Kingston upon Hull

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Learning and studying for exams for my CAA CAT A License
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Lots, i am really enjoying the culture here and i am learning lots of interesting content about Aviation!

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes many, this job helps me develop my hand skills and i have learnt a lot.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well, i know when my exams are and what i am studying for, when my course key dates are etc
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots, If i ever need support or help it is always there.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Again lots, there is lots of study content to use and help us pass our modules
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
It wont very much as BAE dont actually give out the license we are actually studying for.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not really, if there are any we have to organise them ourselves.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The job is extremely interesting and we are potentially given a good job at the end with fantastic pay and benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try Hard in your interview, prepare lots and make sure you know what you are studying for and what you will get at the end of your apprenticeship.
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