Aircraft Technician (Avionics) Review
at RAF
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Carterton
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4.6/5
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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
Servicing front line aircraft. This involves routine maintenance such as oil replenishment, refuelling, inspections and replacement of faulty/ U/S components. We also help with moving and parking aircraft, assisting engine ground runs and see in/ see offs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
8/10
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The whole job consists of new skills for me. It has also developed my teamwork and people skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Quite well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes plenty
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A solid qualification and good job security
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Make the most of it and get involved in as many extra curricular activities as possible
