Commercial Apprentice Review

My role involves me working in different departments such as aircrafts but all in the Commercial function. This can be either estimating work or contracts work.

I have learnt/developed many skills such as confidence, working independently and my communication skils.

I enjoy my programme to an extent to which im willing to stay at the company after the apprenticeship finishes.

I feel valued by BAE alot because as an apprentice i have my trainers who develop me, and my colleagues are all very helpful and friendly towards me.

It is a very organised programme as the structure is for me to have 5 placements all lasting similar lengths. Then i have regualar reviews which i also know when they are and what they consist of, so it is very well organised programme.

I revieve a lot of ongoing support, such as i have meetings with my assesor/s to provide feedback as to how the placement can improve. Also i get sent on training courses to improve my knowledge which is beneficial in my day-to-day work.

The support i receieve from my manager is great because as an apprentice i do not know much about the work. So they make it easy for me to develop my understanding and give me efficient work to make my time at the placement worthwhile.

I am happy with my salary as i dont have many costs and also my salary is consistently increasing, which is always good.

Outside of work there are opportunies such as sponsored runs and football in some departments.

Yes

You are very well looked after and as BAE is a massive company you can never stop learning or improving your skills as you can be transferred into another department and can learn everything from scratch which can be quite exciting as some people get bored of being in the same job for many years.

My advice to others applying to BAE Systems is to be really confident in your interview, as being nervous or slipping up won't do you any favours as the interviewee doesn't know you personally. So you should be confident enough to show the interviewee that you are good enough for the job and also be aware that getting into this apprenticeship is highly beneficial for your career.