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Aeronautical engineering technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Kingston upon Hull

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am currently learning the theory about different parts of the aircraft as well as doing practical work. This includes learning the fundamentals of how an aircraft operates.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the course with both practical and theoretical elements interesting me.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am learning lots of new hand skills as someone who previously never worked with or used tools. As well as this all of the content about the aircraft is new information to me.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
There is a clear syllabus provided at the start of the course so it is well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is support throughout the course from multiple different people.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
There are multiple instructors available to help you when working towards your qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The knowledge from the qualification is essential and is required for my job role.
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
There is an outward bound week activity where you do team working exercises such as raft building, hiking, canoeing and other activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great enjoyable course with lots of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and the STAR interview technique.
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