Supply Chain Degree Apprentice Review
at GE Aerospace
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
As an apprentice you have the opportunity to rotate around key functions of the business while learning and developing. I'm Currently working in materials which is a critical function that supports manufacturing, supply chain, and inventory management. I manage a small production line which involves building relationships with teams and ensure the right material is available at the right time. I also have projects to work on alongside this which help me to gain new skills and work with others across the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my program to a great extent because it provides a perfect balance of theoretical knowledge and practice application. There is a great community of support which helps to prepare us for future roles. The ability to apply university learnings to real-life situations helps to understand the business on a deeper level.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, communication, and analytical abilities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is reasonably structured, with a clear framework through learning and development stages.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
- Apprentice manager support
- Rotation team and rotation manager
- mentor
- Very good with offering 8 hour Off The Job time/ flexibility
- Rotation team and rotation manager
- mentor
- Very good with offering 8 hour Off The Job time/ flexibility
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
- Learner coach
- Mentor
- Mentor
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It allows me to better apply my learnings to workplace scenarios, I've been able to understand different leadership approaches, financial positioning, understand more about myself, importance of marketing for brands aswell.
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, apprentices are split into enrichment teams which create opportunities for the apprentice community. SPET look at the social aspect, we have a Christmas social and summer social aswell as others throughout the year. There's also a team sports day and opportunities for professional discussions with people across the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
GE has plenty of opportunities to develop and by doing the apprentice gives you the chance to understand the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?
-Ensure you have the qualifications needed for applying
- Research GE, come with 3 facts
- Familiarize yourself with it's values
-Showcase what makes you stand out
- Just be yourself
- Research GE, come with 3 facts
- Familiarize yourself with it's values
-Showcase what makes you stand out
- Just be yourself
