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Level 4 Air Technician Manufacturing Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Preston

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.6 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
office work depending on job. occasional oversee/involvement with jobs on shop floor
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
its alright. more opportunities need to be pushed forward

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
computer skill - excel

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
not very well. in edas shadow. some stuff is good, some stuff is lacked
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
good amount of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
not that much. some trainers were lacking the support and were inadequate. you were already expected to know
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
absolutely no relevance whatsoever
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
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
job security, good opportunities if they are pushed towards you. good benefits.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
get behaviours ticked off
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