Aeronautical Engineering Technician Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
classroom learning for cat A license, occasionally workshop work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
absolutely love it, pretty much perfect
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
rekindled engineering skills i haven't used in many years
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
decent at Humberside airport, not much input from Brough site currently
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
any help i need i can get, either through trainers or the resources provided
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
lessons are clear and concise. very easy learning and lots of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Once finished with my first year i will have experience working on aircraft, which will allow me to take that experience into wherever I am put at brough.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
some events available (e.g. stem days), however not many
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Best place i've ever worked. actively encouraged by other workers and trainers. lots of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
if applying for an apprenticeship you more than likely won't be the most experienced one to apply, don't try and act like you are; just be truthful. also do research into the company, all the different branches, history, etc...
