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Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

at Boeing UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Barry / Barri

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

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
2.8/5 - 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
Learning about aircraft maintenance in a sheltered environment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It's good to learn about how everything works, however the classroom environment can be boring.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Both learned new skills and developed others

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Rough in some places, we don't always know what we're going to be doing, however there are some good aspects
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They pay for accommodation and travel to sites
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
We have only seen ALS once or twice since starting 7 months ago.
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.)
3/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Boeing UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a good gateway to the industry and they treat their employees well with benefits, pension and holidays
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Boeing UK?
Be honest about what you're doing, and have work experience. Do your research and ask questions
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