Apprentice Aircraft Mechanic Review
at British Airways
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Complete Heavy Maintainice on British Airways Short Haul Airctaft, Completing tasks such as engine changes and filter changes
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy being within a team and working with new people and working in an enjoyable work environment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Hands on skill have came on leaps and bounds since starting the job, can communicate between colleges better, have a greater understanding of aircraft in general
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured and we are given a heads up on new changes coming up
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They always make sure that we are enjoying the things we are doing and make sure we are fitting in well
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Have given us a good opportunity with a HNC and A license with the courses developing out practical skills as well
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It allows us to understand the jobs we are doing and give us a understanding of what’s is required from you
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Work allow us to take charge of charity events and origise these events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good employer to work for and great opertunites
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Have a interest in aviation and be open to learning new things
