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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

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!

4/5 - 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:
4/5
Work in a multitude of different placements over the course of the apprenticeship learning different parts of the business, given the chance to learn a wide variety of skills and undertake a variety of tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
There were many opportunities in the apprenticeship to improve yourself and gain experience.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my skill with CAD software for one of my placements.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The apprenticeship is well structured with clear expectations and goals
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Received plenty of support and feedback from my skills coaches.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training provider gave good instruction and provided clear and relevant feedback for my work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Parts of my qualification have come up in the work I did in placements.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are plenty of opportunities to meet other apprentices and colleagues outside of work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good opportunities for the future and good pay.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
look to gain some personal experience with engineering even if it is personal projects around your house.
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