Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Houndslow
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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
Our role is to shadow mechanics, technicians and licenced engineers. We learn valuable practical experience about how to complete the job in a hands on sense and how to use aircraft publications and documentation to carry out our role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme I am on and would recommend it to anyone that is thinking about applying.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am building on existing skills that I gained in engineering whilst familiarising myself with the aircraft types that British airways operates. New skills I have learnt through the workshop tasks are sheet metal work such as riveting and drilling.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is organised well. By doing the A licence modules first is a good way to see if candidates have the academic and practice ability to be an aircraft engineer before getting out into the "real world" of aviation engineering.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We regularly receive support from our management throughout the apprenticeship and its clear to see they care about us and our progress. Sometimes replies back to us could be faster when we're enquiring about logistical information or help with what we're doing or where we're going next in placements etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider was very good. The instructors were all very good at teaching and were always ready to stay behind on breaks to make sure everyone in class understood the concepts and information we were being taught that day.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
By learning the A licence modules you gain a good overview of aircraft theory of flight, aircraft systems and maintenance practices which are all vital to carry out your role as an engineer.
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
British airways are always looking for apprentices to represent the company at careers fairs. There has also been a sporting event recently where different members of British airways departments come together to form a team for a sports day type event. Myself and other members of British airways are also taking part in a charity tough mudder event to raise money for Flying Start, British Airways' partnership with Comic Relief.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great career in a great company with loads of opputinites and support from your managers. The people you work with are knowledgeable, friendly and always happy to help you and share their knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
I would suggest lots of revision and studying with flash cards for the Cat A licence modules as the course is quite challenging.
