Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician Review
at Boeing UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Barry / Barri
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
In the first year you will be learning at ICAT working towards your city and guild exams and/or A-license. This also includes getting to know the company and the systems they use while making friends and enjoying you time off ready to work hard the next week.
Day-to-day you would come in get breakfast which most of us do, then go to the classroom and do any Boeing work needing to be done like emails and E-learning in the first half an hour before lessons. Then enjoy learning all the new information you get ample breaks throughout the day with an hour lunch (plenty of time to watch aircraft like C-17 landing in Cardiff airport)
Day-to-day you would come in get breakfast which most of us do, then go to the classroom and do any Boeing work needing to be done like emails and E-learning in the first half an hour before lessons. Then enjoy learning all the new information you get ample breaks throughout the day with an hour lunch (plenty of time to watch aircraft like C-17 landing in Cardiff airport)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love the program as it is structured to help us and do everything required quickly, however if you do struggle with exams understand that there are a lot but you will have the support needed. You will meet so many like minded people that on your time off you will have fun with.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt new ways to complete tasks and have gained better time management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There was a few issues at the start due to the amount of apprentices and all the paperwork needed in place before we started, but since then the structure is good we all are in the rhythm of the working week and the support from lecturers and managers is amazing.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
it is good as well we do not have to worry about accommodation
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
the lecturers are brilliant people all with different skill sets so there is always someone that you can go to if you are struggling with coursework or exams.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
do to the first year being about the qualification and learning it doesn't help but instead becomes the whole job which give you all the necessary knowledge and skill for the second and third year of the apprenticeship.
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
we sadly don't have many extracurriculars as a company but due to us all living together we spend the weekends going into town visiting places and finding new things to do.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Boeing is a good stable company to work for they look after you and ensure that you have the correct training there is a good HR team that are easy to work with if there are any issues and the managers are very supportive and easy to contact.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK?
I would suggest looking into the history of Boeing and keeping up with what the company is up to, as well just see if its possible to volunteer somewhere where you can get hands on experience preferably aircraft related but any is good.
