Air Technician Weapons Review
at RAF
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Odiham
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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
Maintenance of weapon systems in conjunction installation on aircraft
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the apprenticeship as it has allowed me to experience different types of work and improve my technical knowledge
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Time management, mechanical hand skills, teamwork skills and communication skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I personally believe the apprenticeship is structures very well as its quite easy to understand what needs to be done.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received a lot of support from my employer during times of struggle.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I was given time out of work to be allowed to work on my NVQ evidence.
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 apprenticeship has improved my work as it forced me to experience all types of jobs within my 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
I occasionally partake in rock-climbing training and competitions, both after work and occasionally in works time.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I’d recommend joining the RAF at a younger age to experience it to the fullest.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Train hard, study hard, and work hard.
