Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Hayes, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
Training to repair and maintain long haul and short haul aircraft. As well as maintenance and checks for aircraft on stand
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoy it. All the staff are friendly and helpful, the course is intense and provides good wisdom, and most importantly fun and interesting
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many hand skills, as well as patience, discipline and teamwork
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure was a bit rocky, especially with IT problems, but apart from that perfect
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Completely supported, no complaints. Everything is considered and discussed in haste
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again, very helpful and informative. They’ll be able to answer any question and support you whenever you ask
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
From what I’ve heard, you’ll come in knowing nothing about aircraft, and come out knowing every little thing, very very helpful
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Apprentice forums, football matches, other sport matches, games, parties
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing diverse company to work with. A range of things to do and the right people to help you achieve it
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Know the company and know what you want from it. Don’t apply for the name, you and the other employees at BA make it BA
