Apprentice aircraft mechanic Review
at British Airways
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Glasgow
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
4.4/5
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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
Complete heavy scheduled maintenance tasks on British airways short haul fleet
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme as every day provides a new challenge and opportunity to learn a wide range of skills through small team projects and independent maintenance tasks
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Greatly improved hand skills, improved knowledge and understanding of aircraft and maintenance tasks, greatly improved communication with help of colleagues.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Apprenticeship is well structured and feedback is always listened to
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Feedback is always listened to and support is provided when support is needed for any problems big or small
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Enough as required
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Qualification provides a high understand of aircraft to help me in my job
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
Many extra curricular events to participate in through British airways charity partner Flying Start
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work with, fantastic benifits and a good working enviroment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Have a general interest in the aviation industry and be confident
