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EDAS Aerospace Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Lancashire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
Well put together apprenticeship, offering real life reflection on the University work being learnt into the business to solve relevant engineering problems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am enjoying my programme as it gives me an experience of work and studying.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new skills like real engineering problem that cant be taught in education due to it being a real life problem that you have to solve in real time.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well structured and allows you to go into anything that you have interest in or would like to get a better understanding of.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get a lot of support from my employer as I have learning assistance where my employer puts help in place to help me on my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get the same amount of support as I do in my role in the business. Offering me extra time and support when I need help with some work that I cant do.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification gives me the knowledge to help my team solve problems and help move a project forward to help deliver projects to the clients.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are lots of activities like football and other sports, as well as more academic and professional events such as STEM events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have well structured apprenticeship schemes that can progress you and your career while helping making a big impact on the industry you are working in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If you want to get the experience of working in a real business as well as getting a degree or qualification based on your scheme, then BAE is a good choice to apply for.
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