Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Kirmington
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4/5
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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
Theory and practical based training, studying and being examined on elements relating to aircraft maintenance. Communicating with managers and co-ordinators to review learning and exam progress
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Immensely, I have a passion for planes and aircraft and love using tools and doing practical work so this apprenticeship is very suitable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Tooling and practical elements have been learned and expanded from previous experience
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very; the instructors are very knowledgeable and the material is not too extensive
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Plenty, any query that you have or worry or question, the managers will help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They will help in any way necessary, offering any support you need and offer additional sessions to support your learning
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Their knowledge and experience is very extensive
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
Outward Bound, RAF base visits, friends and family days, support and advice sessions on things like addiction and abuse
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great career pathway with job security and exciting opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try your hardest and take any chance you get to work here, do your best
