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Apprentice Technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.3 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
I edit technical documents.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
As an apprentice I've faced setback after setback due to mismanagement and miscommunication. I've found some aspects to be rather stressful, such as college or certain placements. I enjoy my current role as a technical author.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Mismanaged, always changing,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Various forms of support are available for all employees. I have sought it in the past as needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Largely irrelevant
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
Occasional social and sports activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
No
Why?
Mismanaged
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Look elsewhere
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