Forecast and Resource Assistant Review
at MAG Airports
Degree Apprenticeship
Transport Planning
Stansted Mountfitchet
Review Submitted: February 2025
Overall Rating
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
I am in forecasting, I support my manager is creating forecasts and support the resource team with scheduling and staffing levels through agencies. I also have allocated time in my day to work on my upcoming assignments for my apprenticeship, and we also have workshops every week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the apprenticeship - it's very challenging but I get to develop existing and new skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my existing coding skills in Python. I have also learnt more about VSCode, Github and SQL.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very structured - we get lots of support and it's easy to reach out when we need it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I could do with more support, but it's difficult sometimes as I am the only one on the apprenticeship here.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support. We have plenty of resources including tutoring sessions and events.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am able to apply my learning through making products like dashboards in automating processes.
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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend MAG Airports to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are plenty of opportunities at the airport. Since it's also a 24 hour organisation, there's always new things going on which is exciting.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MAG Airports?
Do what is best for you.
