Aircraft Technician Review
at RAF
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Mooray
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
On the job training whilst supporting the maintenance and servicing of aircraft systems as part of an engineering team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Highly recommend the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Teamwork, communication, time management, problem-solving, hands-on technical skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Mostly on the job training with regular meetings to talk about progress
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Regular meetings with apprenticeship coordinator as well as support from chain of command and peers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Regular meetings with apprenticeship coordinator to talk about progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Training and qualifications has helped to better perform in my role as an aircraft technician and also to carry out day to day duties.
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
RAF sports clubs and adventure training. Overseas exercises and Ops also have helped to gain experience and build confidence in carrying out work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities for sport and travel and the training is quick to move to on the job training allowing you to actually do the job rather than in a classroom
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Take all opportunities and get involved as much as possible
