Engineering Degree Apprentice - Aerospace Review

Item: Engineering Degree Apprentice - Aerospace at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.5
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Brough, East Riding of Yorkshire

Review Submitted: May 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

The apprenticeship involves a number of placement rotations around different parts of the business to develop your skills and knowledge. The final year of the apprenticeship is spent in an exit role, where you continue to develop your skills and knowledge in that placement area. Throughout the apprenticeship, 1 day per week is spent attending university and the other 4 days a week are spent working in placement teams within the business.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I enjoy the apprenticeship program as it gives the opportunity to develop knowledge and experience in multiple business areas while gaining a Level 4 diploma and working towards a Level 6 degree.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Throughout my placements I have had the opportunity to develop numerous technical skills and professional skills including problem solving and communication.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

The Early Careers team provides support throughout the apprenticeship and apprentices have frequent reviews with skills coaches. The company also has a wide range of support resources.

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

4/5

You have access to the support resources of the training provider alongside the support from the Early Careers Team within BAE Systems.

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.)

4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills across 5 years of industry experience while studying towards a degree. The company offers good opportunities for learning and development and there are numerous resources available for support.