Apprentice Review
at GE Aerospace
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
Overhauling Jet engines per customer specifications. Strip, clean, inspect, repair, build & test. I am also a STEM ambassador and go out to the community to inspire the next generation.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme as I have the opportunity to develop as an engineer and as a person. I have ample opportunities to get exposure to all aspects of the overhaul process to prepare me for full time employment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt extensive technical and meta skills that are far superior from when I joined the business.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is structured well to cover work based training, college and extra curricular activities.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the support I need, both for my training and general life issues i.e. bereavement
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I meet with my VQ assessor every 13 weeks to review my evidence and guide me through achievable targets until my next review.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I know what I need to achieve which allows me to work with my manager to create and adapt a training plan that aligns with my qualification through a strategic and structured approach
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
STEM events, careers conversations, Duke of Edinburgh, CV workshops, ERG involvement
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
opportunities, pay, flexibility, support, role models
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?
Do your homework on the role you are applying for and research the company
