Adult Apprentice Review
at Bombardier Aviation
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Biggleswade SG18, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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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
Base maintenance on Bombardier aircraft. My role is a new initiative program that Bombardier have introduced to welcome skilled workers from other engineering backgrounds into the world of Aviation. My day can consist of any from de-paneling aircraft to special detailed inspections on flight control surfaces.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Very pleased with my career change thus far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes to both
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
We have has some issue due to our original training provider being no longer able to continue our training, however this was very rectified promptly by [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and the rest of the team. The adult training programme is still new, however steps are taking frequently to listen and address our feedback. I have no doubt it will become an even more successful programme as it goes through it continuous improvement.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there is always something going on eg. Drinks, social events, family days, networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Bombardier Aviation to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great career opportunities, and what feels like limitless new things to learn.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bombardier Aviation?
Research into what you may be getting into. This can be a very demanding yet rewarding job.
