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AIRCRAFT ENGINEER (MECHANICAL) Review

at RAF

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Leicestershire

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
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:
4/5
As an aircraft technician (mechanical) on a daily basis my job is to maintain standards, and service and maintain Operational readiness of the Typhoon Fighter Aircraft
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
thoroughly enjoyed the program and would say i have found to love engineering.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt lots of skills including hand skills with certain mechanical equipment.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised and structured to meet learning needs and presented in a logical manner
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
as much as you need!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much as you require!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
my qualification and knowledge i have gained has significantly helped me to carry out my job successfully
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
There are plenty of extra-curricular activities that can be carried out, such as sports teams, social activities and courses/ packages to continue learning.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend RAF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
highly recommend as it teaches you all the practical and theory knowledge that is required to continue and pursue further aspirations in the future
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RAF?
Enjoy what you do.
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