Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
-
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
My exit role involves managing large engineering projects and queries as they come in from a governance POV. This also includes managing aircraft issues as they come in and working closely with the safety team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I do enjoy my programme as it has allowed me to develop my engineering knowledge substantially and get involved working closely with aircraft both modern and historic
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a wide range of skills. In particular engineering knowledge and how to manage large activities
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My year was the first cohort of that size, double the previous size, and this was reflected but largely it is a well managed programme and I am seeing the affects of this being actively worked on
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Any support I required was received. Sometimes a little slow on non-urgent issues. But all urgent issues were supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Very lecturer dependent but as long as you have the drive to pester a lecturer, you will receive support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It has in a few niche areas but not too closely linked to my current role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Lots of stretch activities are offered within work and a number of social activities are starting to circulate
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I recommend it as I the scheme is good and actively getting better and the company is pushing innovation. It is a good environment to work in and there are strong support networks. There is also the ability to move internally if you are not happy with a role as it is so big. The remuneration is also very good.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
At an entry level position, apprentice or graduate, you need to consider your behaviours more than most people do and have examples of where you used this behaviour. At that age, you want someone with the right behaviours, no one is going to be a complete engineer at that point in their life, but having the right behaviours is really important
