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EDAS Aero Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Preston PR4, UK

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Range of creating documents, carrying out testing and shadowing more experienced colleague, no day is the same
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I find that the balance of uni and working week is the right amount

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Communication both written and verbal

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Uni programme could be better with deadlines
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Dedicated skills coach on hand nearly all of the time
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great benefits and work-life balance
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident in engaging in high level conversations
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