Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: March 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Completing diploma work and uni work alongside placement work. This involves sitting with my team in the office and completing tasks that are given to me by my placement manager. Occasionally there may be opportunities to travel to different sites or RAF bases or Vendors.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It has a good structure and the work environment is very positive. There is support from skills coaches and uni lecturers are usually available to help outside of lectures.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed coding in Python as well as my fluency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There is a clear timeline for the structure of the apprenticeship, although the future cohorts are undergoing some changes. Placement structure needs improvement however, but I am aware the problem has been highlighted.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A good amount of support is provided.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Few lecturers will provide good support. Assignments can sometimes take months to be marked and lecturers are often difficult to understand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I learn more on the job than at University, however, all of the material I have learnt has been applicable in the workplace.
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 vice chair of the local apprentice council who participate in organising apprentice events, however more support from the business should be encouraged.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent on the job experience with the ability to achieve qualifications alongside.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
You do not have to be an expert at engineering to join. What counts is a willingness to learn.
