aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
London
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
Perform maintenance task on the British Airways fleet and gain the knowledge required to become a aircraft maintenance engineer.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my job. Everyday is different and I’m always learning new things.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Plenty. Both practical skills related to maintenance tasks and the knowledge required to ensure all paperwork is completed correctly.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well structured. As with any jobs things don’t always go to plan but we are usually set clear goals and time frames giving good structure to the course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
They’re generally very supportive. They provide housing throughout the first year and a great and accounting for your personal requests and needs.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They are very supportive and provide pretty much everything we need to succeed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualifications provide me with vital knowledge regarding aircraft and there maintenance enabling me to perform my job too a higher standard.
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
Lot of opportunities outside of work within the company. Nothing is mandatory but it’s there for those that want it.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Easily the best job I’ve ever had!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself in the interview and also be prepared to answer questions related to hand skills and basic technical knowledge.
