Supply Chain Business Degree Apprentice Review
at GE Aerospace
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Day to day roles depend on the placement at that present time as we do different rotations across the Supply Chain. It usually involves team meetings which aid in problem solving activities.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme greatly. The apprentice community here is fantastic and the work we do is very rewarding as we contribute to the safety of millions of travelers worldwide.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed and gained many skills in my short time here such as my competency in Excel and my ability to present to a group of people has also improved during my time here.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Our programme is structured well. We have a full year in industry to imbed ourselves within the business then our university studies start in September of the following year. That experience of working full time will be pivotal once we start our Uni adventure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We receive a decent amount of support from our employer. Our apprentice lead does weekly check-ins to make sure we're all doing fine and bi-weekly one-to-one sessions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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 a lot of opportunities to get involved with extra-curricular activities in the Apprentice community such as football, tennis, rugby, run club and many others. We also have social events such as our yearly Christmas socials and apprentice socials every quarter.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work in a very good location(Cheltenham). There are loads to do not just in Cheltenham but we also have the Cotswolds' close by which helps us to maintain a healthy work life balance. The teams here are very welcoming and inclusive here also.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?
Be authentic, understand that we have all been in your shoes so we can resonate with the nerves.
