IT Operations Apprentice Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • During my apprenticeship; I performed the role of an IT Operator, maintaining the key systems used across the airline.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I learnt a wide range of new skills from bespoke technical skills to general skills that have been of use to me since finishing my apprenticeship.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoyed my program as it gave me a great opportunity to work within different areas of the airline.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by British Airways?

    • During my apprenticeship BA made me feel very welcome and included me in tasks across the board.

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

    • The program had great structure meaning I always knew what the plan was from the start.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Our training provider was great and really engaged us through the qualification.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The employer is always quick to address any concerns which we may have had.

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

    • The salary package was great and allowed me to live comfortably.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, during my apprenticeship I was always getting involved in external events through the company which I thoroughly enjoyed.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I would recommend BA as an employer due to the reasons above.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

    • Emphasise any things which you do outside of the regular school results; try to find something that separates you from other candidates. For example, I took part in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award which meant I had a lot of experience outside school.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Central London & City

May 2017

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