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Aircraft technician Review

at RAF

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Lossiemouth

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Servicing and repair of aircraft.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It's been fairly enjoyable so far

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Hands on technical skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It's ok
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Been good. Enjoyed being pushed to complete it as soon as possible.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good. Always on hand when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Been key to learning the theory and practical skills to perform the day to day duties of the job.
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
Plenty of social events, and sports teams to get involved with

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Provides very good training for a good job and decent lifestyle. Receive a recognised qualification that opens doors to well paying jobs.
Good opportunity to travel and be payed to do sports, adventure training while being payed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Be open to learning and get involved in the extracurricular activities provided.
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