Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

by British Airways

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Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an aircraft maintenance apprentice, day to day at the moment I am studying to get my A license. Mostly theory based but am also getting experience in workshops and hangars.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I am currently developing my hand skills and knowledge of the industry.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am really proud to work for BA and enjoy the apprenticeship, I would recommend to anyone.

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

    • It could be better personally, but overall everything is setup and planned well.

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

    • I haven’t received a lot of support from them, but resource group who I am training with do offer a lot.

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

    • A lot more than my employer, they have scheduled in re sits in appropriate times.

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

    • It is helping me gain my A license which I need for my job.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • Not that I’m fully aware of at the moment.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a brilliant company to work for and an amazing career choice that’s unlike any other engineering role. This apprenticeship will give me a ticket to anywhere in the world.

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

    • They do provide you with accommodation for the first year when training away, but not when you are back on placement. Be aware that it did cost a lot for me to stay at Heathrow.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

February 2020

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