Aerospace Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Day to day i attend meetings with suppliers regarding cockpit equipment and i review documentation to ensure the equipment meets specifications.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my role as the work is rewarding, challenging but I still have a good work life balance which other apprentices I know from other companies struggle with. I also enjoy studying towards my degree and I have a strong interest in academia while gaining industry experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes i have learnt how to use company toolsets and important skills for my role such as understanding engineering processes and paying close attention to detail when reviewing documentation.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme itself is well structured and changes have been made to other cohorts to improve their experience however i feel that more open communication of consistent deadlines and decisions made in advance would improve organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive reasonable support from my employer but more consistent support would be better
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receiver lots of support from my training provider and they have lots of resources for me to access to ensure my work is the best it can be
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My degree gives me a much better understanding of the role of aerospace engineer as a whole and gives me a wide range of skills. It helps in my role as I have studied modules related to avionics which is where i work.
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
I am a STEM Ambassador and I get involved with volunteering events when I can. I also ensure I sign up for any useful training courses however more opportunities could be provided.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems is a great place to work with good support and a good work life balance. I feel valued in my role and I am able to confidently contribute to my team. I would recommend my friends to work here and have given help/referred people to roles within the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Ensure good understanding of both the company and the role you are applying for (not just basic statistic information) ensure you have a good example to use for each of the soft skills interview questions that you can tailor to the question. Before talking about it, ensure you set the scene and give context.
