EDAS Aerospace Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
As an EDAS apprentice my role includes working in a placement with different teams on certain BAE products. I work 4 days a week and have 1 day at University and I am also expected to complete a L4 Diploma in engineering and Manufacturing as part of my apprenticeship. Day-to-day I go into the office, have meetings with my manager and different teams and work on many different tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt lots of new skills such as CAD and System Modelling.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
BAE is really supportive of my development and learning and offer lots of different opportunities for development. They also support me as a person and offer any help they can via the skills coaches they have for the apprentices.
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?
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.)
5/5
We have many social activities for apprentices. I am involved in a regular 6 aside football and badminton we have also done other social events such as go karting and paintball.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its been a great experience so far, worked on some exciting projects and met some great people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
take your time when answering interview questions, make sure you have relevant experience such as engineering work experience or have engineering based interests.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
