Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Rhoose / Y Rhws
Review Submitted: March 2026
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I work in the avionics department at British Airways Engineering Wales. My experience at British Airways so far has been brilliant. There are many benefits to working at BA such as, a great pension, cheap flights, opportunities to enter skills competitions and gain experience and knowledge for my career. For the first year we spend one month in different areas around the workshop to gain experience on all aspects of avionics. Some of the areas I have covered so far include, Electrical Test Equipment, Ovens, Motor & Actuators, Radio and Radar Systems and more. This is a great way to learn new hand skills on different components.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have really enjoyed my programme so far as I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge and have been able to track what I’ve done well and what I need to work on through the track pack we were given at the start of th apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills such as Soldering, Testing equipment in accordance with regulations, crimping, tolerances and so on.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is structured well with a plan of which areas we will be designated to for each month of the year and what work needs to be done for our NVQ in an appropriate timescale.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have received a great amount of support from my employers who have allowed me to enter and compete in the Welsh skills competition.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have received great support from Coleg Y Cymoedd who have helped me complete 2/3 of my PEO’s so far required for the NVQ
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I think the qualification is a great way of showing that I’ll be ready to complete any task that is handed to me once I am qualified, as I have shown plenty of evidence of my skills.
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
I am not sure on this one but I am sure there is.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend British Airways as it is a Globally recognised and renowned aircraft company. The apprenticeship is a great way to to kick start your career by gaining a huge amount of experience within the aircraft maintenance industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself, in your interview don’t pretend to be someone you’re not and just enjoy the experience and take in as much knowledge as you can by asking questions.
