Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician Review

Item: Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician at Boeing UK
Rating: 4.2
Author: Anonymous

at Boeing UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Barry / Barri

Review Submitted: April 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!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

3.6/5 - 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

Currently, I study at ICAT in Barry, carrying out block learning in preparation for moving to on the job training. The block learning is a mixture of classroom work with occasional practical work in the ICAT hangar.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I have really enjoyed the time I have already spent on this programme, this is because I have been given the chance to learn lots of new things, meet lots of new people and be involved in some fantastic opportunities.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt a large amount of new skills and improved on existing skills, practical work in the ICAT hangar helped to improve existing hand and tool skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

The programme is well structured, we are kept relatively up to do date of whats happening and when.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

Our employer supports us very well, there are many support networks in place incase they are needed. We are also made very aware of how to access said support networks.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

I receive the necessary support required for me to work towards my qualifications.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I believe that the qualifications I am receiving help to better my knowledge and understanding of the role which I am required to do. This therefore increases my performance in the role.

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

We are given plenty of opportunities to expand our networks and increase team morale.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I would recommend this apprenticeship very highly due to the incredible opportunities I have been given. This apprenticeship is also a fantastic start to a brilliant career path with endless opportunities.