Aerospace engineering apprentice Review

Item: Aerospace engineering apprentice at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.5
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

Review Submitted: April 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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

I work in different teams throughout my placement, gaining technical knowledge on engineering as well as understanding how the business operates on a day to day basis. It involves trying to understand resourcing issues, safety and how to improve things for the clients.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Yes, I've been able to develop Microsoft skills, technical knowledge, communication skills and exposure.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

5 year programme - consists of placement rotations over 5 years, ending in an exit role in a desired placement for the future.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

We have skills coaches to help us reach our diploma/degree targets.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5

The grad community and the LAC have began hosting activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It's a friendly company that offers invaluable aerospace engineering experience to its apprentices. It provides support to its employees in terms of qualification and wellbeing and has excellent working facilities.