Aircraft Fitter Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Aircraft Fitter

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed upon existing skills

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • 5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • 8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It was a very structured programme.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • 5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Always provided me with support when I needed it.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The apprentice salary wasn't great for myself as I had a house, car, and family to support and pay for. I did struggle and nearly quick a few times due to my financial responsibilities.

    2/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not many that I have been made aware of.

    4/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Yes BAE Systems is a great company to work for, but I would only recommend the apprenticeship to young individuals who have just finished school or college.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Research and get to know the business, so you have a good understanding of what is current, good to know for interview.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Engineering

North West

April 2016

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