Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I am a second year apprentice, Throughout this year I have been sent sent to a number of different placements throughout the different departments of the BAE Rochester site, and have been able to experience a wide variety of potential job roles for my future career at BAE. I am also attending college every Monday.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I greatly enjoy the programme on offer here, and am satisfied with the variety of placements, the work I am given and the people I work with.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned a wide variety of practical, social and academic skills through my placements and my time at the college.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured overall, however the workload and support you receive is highly dependent on the placements you receive.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have no issues with the amount of support that is provided by my employer, any problems I have are solved quickly.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive a good amount of support from our training provider, however sometimes the support we receive could be clearer and given quicker.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The usefulness of the skills we learn throughout the qualification varies depending on where in the company you are working at the time. Most of the skills we learn such as soldering and fault finding are essential for working at BAE systems, however other skills are only useful for specific tasks within certain placements.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
The company has a range of clubs and extra curricular activities are available, such as going to STEM related events to represent BAE.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company provides a wide range of good opportunities to get into the aerospace and electronic engineering industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
don't worry about not having prior engineering experience, the training and support provided will help you settle in well.
