Engineering Degree Apprentice Aerospace Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Work with my placement team to complete a variety of tasks to solve engineering issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I think the programme is excellent to get started on your aerospace engineering career
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New skills I've learnt include correct networking methods; writing code and CAD design
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structure of programme allows for time to complete all Uni work and placement work to the correct standard that is required.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support from the early careers team is amazing and the placement teams too. Both wanting to help in any way they can to aid me in my learning
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are always on hand to provide any support that is required as and when we need it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives the background theory behind some of the tasks that are being carried out at work. This enables us to have a wider range of knowledge when 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.)
5/5
There is a dedicated apprentice council that hold events for apprentices to attend to get to know more people on the course, not just from your cohort.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The opportunities that are available from day 1 are amazing and really allow us as apprentices to get involved with high level events and tasks. The support network that is available to apprentices makes everyone feel really welcome and comfortable in day to day work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Prepare fully for your interview to ensure you are ready for whatever the interviewer may ask. Ensure that you know a little about the company and its goals for the future too.
