Undergraduate apprentice Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Engineering placements ranging from lineside quality roles to stress and fatigue support.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Both. I've improved my technical engineering, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, in addition to my soft-skills when interacting with other employees. I am now more confident in dealing with issues within work

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I would reccomend this programme to anyone with an interest in engineering and manufacturing. I enjoy the programme and couldn't think of anything i'd rather be doing over this three year period.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the programme is well organised and structuredalmost all of the time.sometimes things can become more unclear although all of these issues are quickly cleared up by management.

8/10

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

I am supported by my employer within work to allow me to complete tasks to the best of my ability (both academically and within my role in the company). I am also supported to take part in activities outside of work, including STEM events.

10/10

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

The majority of the time, i am well supported by my training provider. the distance and seperation between swansea univerity and airbus sometimes causes issues in the amount of support we are able to be given.

7/10

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

the qualification i am undertaking helps to provide a deeper understanding and knowledge of the product, helping in problem solving and critical thinking within work.

9/10

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.)

yes. there are multiple clubs and activities set up by airbus to take part in, in addition to networking events and also STEM outreach events. fir example, i will soon be returning to my college to present to the students regarding STEM and apprenticeship opportunities within the UK.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

this apprenticeship is an amazing opportunity, providing experience within a top employer, a great education and all of the benefits mentioned above.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Airbus?

be prepared to work hard