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Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Ulceby, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
4/5
I am an apprentice and so far in my first year I have experienced theory and practical teaching relating to aviation, it all goes towards my qualifications.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed my first year learning new information and skills.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new practical skills that will help me in the aviation industry.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured and plenty of time is provided to carry out the work and learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support is given with regular reviews and recovery sessions with any exams.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support is given as majority of time is spent with instructors helping you achieve the needed qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that the qualification will help my performance as it helps improve knowledge and experience towards the job.
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
People from different parts of the company visit on a regular basis to give presentations and events often happen to get involved in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Enjoyable and promising apprenticeship and a good company to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Focus and work hard
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