Aircraft Maintenance Technician Apprentice Review
at Boeing UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Wattisham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
2.3 /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!
1/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
1/5
Work is too varied and can find it difficult to meet NVQ criteria. There is little to no support from management once you leave ICAT in Cardiff
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
Was enjoyable whilst at ICAT in Cardiff but became too stressful when on OJT
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Not very organised at all. Always being told different things by different people.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Not very much, expected to find and do everything yourself.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is good and will make sure you are progresing towards targets.
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.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?
No
Why?
I think there are much better aviation maintenance apprenticeships out there that will allow you to also get your licences.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK?
always be open and honest and raise any concerns you have.
