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Apprentice Aircraft Technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Grimsby

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Day to day is mostly spent in class rooms learning, if not we are in the workshop practicing practical aspects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme but feel a lot of pressure over exams, occasionally this can be very overwhelming.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot of new practical skills and bettered any i previously had.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is very well structured. But communication on ow it is organised could be a little better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive quite a lot of support from staff and tutors with lessons and practical.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a lot of support from staff when working toward exams. They help with any questions and also help trying to build your confidence when worried.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Without the course of the apprenticeship i wouldnt be able to complete the role of an aircraft technician.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
no

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very interesting job and tutors are very supportive on helping you achieve.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure you research as much as you can to prepare for life at BAE. Also learn the best revision technique for you as the first year is very exam based.
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