technician apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
Aerospace engineering Technician Apprentice.
1 day a week in college
4 days a week on placement within the business, total of 6, 4 month placements.
1 day a week in college
4 days a week on placement within the business, total of 6, 4 month placements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
On the whole I am enjoying the apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, the apprenticeship has allowed me to learn and develop both new and existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The organisation and communication from early carriers could be much better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
support is always there when asked for.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Support is generally good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes, there are lots of things to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would cautiously recommend it as it provides a good qualification and opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do your research on the job roll and the company before you apply. There is a lot of competition for places don't be be disheartened if you are not accepted first time.
