Airworthiness Engineer Review

Typhoon Airworthiness Engineer Technical Instruction team Working on various jobs which the customer create reporting any issues or raising any queries working with the system design responsibility (Internal and External) I also have the responsibility of looking after the departments Process Map where we store all process that are used by teams in typhoon airworthiness.

I have been working towards a level 3 NVQ, HNC in Aeronautical engineering I am awaiting course for systems safety, Zone Hazard Awareness and various others. I have improved in my ability in regards to technical writing. Personal skills I have improved my communication with others I have also gained experience and understanding as to the role of the team and how they support the Typhoon.

The work varies on a daily basis depending on what is going on out with the customers. The work is very interesting. My team are all very supportive and are keen for me to learn the correct ways and encourage independent learning where its possible.

the managers in department are always supportive and appreciate the work we do. The company has the apprentice awards where they celebrate the success of the apprentices. When I first got involved with the process map they appreciated the work as it helped the department get through an audit.

Induction took place generally in first year however we have inductions at the start of each placement. We have constant meetings including the 12 weekly reviews. The hierarchy doesn't change with apprentices due to the fact we move placements on a regular basis. They support further education including supporting my application to continue this after my apprenticeship.

as an apprentice we have an assessor/ apprentice skills and development coach. this is your point of contact and who you will hold your reviews and part of your support network throughout the scheme. They are very supportive and are keen on allowing you the opportunities to develop as much as possible.

The team I work in is very supportive. They are always willing to guide me through any issues I come up against and allow me to learn at my own pace. I have structured on the job training which is very useful and they have assigned me a mentor (Senior Engineer) The company also support me in other ways with the hobbies I have outside of work. They have allowed me to have special leave to go and umpire at a national hockey finals at the Olympic centre.

Overall the salary more than covers my living costs including my travel costs and daily/social costs. I also believe it is highly competitive with other apprenticeships in the North West

as part of the company I have completed my STEM Ambassador training and the company has supported me visiting schools and colleges to run sessions from presentations to market stalls. During national apprentice week we are given the opportunity to volunteer and spend a few days helping a charity from doing work around the grounds of a home for the elderly or working at Rainbow Legacy House. The company has many clubs, such as the golfing society, football competitions including an apprentice team! They often hold seminars during lunch times for employees to gain further knowledge in various aspects for example the physio based at warton talked about common issues with your spine due to how you work and sit.

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Its a long term job and one of the biggest employers in the North West of England. It has a highly competitive salary compared to many companies in the UK and the company are very supportive as mentioned above. There are not many companies that can or would allow someone time off to go and umpire and hockey event! I feel looked after at the company and enjoy my apprenticeship even though my time is drawing to an end.

ensure you take your time when filling in the questions and note it doesn't necessarily have spelling and grammar check on the application. only talk about the truth and have the supporting evidence if you get and interview. Stay calm at the interview the BAE Systems employees who undertake the interviews have done this for a number of years and are very good at helping you relax and staying calm. Take any opportunities you can in and outside of school/work/college and use these in your answers. Personally I used my involvement in the community for my application.