Apprentice aircraft engineer Review

by British Airways

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Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I’m training at resource group. I am currently doing my A license modules and I am learning new hand skills in the workshop.

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

    • How to file, use a drill and how to use a vernier calliper.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme but it’s very draining due to work load.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Fairly well, retakes could be structured better.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Enough to get me through.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • A lot as they are trying to get us to pass.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • A lot as I’m learning new skills while getting a qualification.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Football after work with the boys.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It’s a good company to work for that has lots of opportunities.

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

    • Be genuine and just be honest as if it’s for you then you’ll be fine.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Harmondsworth

February 2020

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