Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • At this moment in time I work in System integration where we test new software ready to go on the aircraft. This involves working in a team and often I help with the testing.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • How to use the test equipment, how to use CAD software packages.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it a lot, they help me and support me when I need support, due to having Asperger's syndrome and dyslexia. They also give you the opportunity to travel different places and help out with events.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued because I am recognised for the work I have done.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very clearly well structured and organised.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive a lot of support because of my learning difficulties and my mobility issues

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support because of my learning difficulties and my mobility issues

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Yes it does because I live with my parents at this moment in time.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities, however I don't really take part in them because I am busy with college work and my own hobbies

    7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it's a very interesting and supportive place to work


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be yourself throughout the process, don't be something you think the company wants you to be because they want individuals who can bring something to the company.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

June 2016


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