Aerosystems apprentice Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

First year is Monday to Friday at college completing a level 2 in aerospace engineering, aswell as getting BTEC's in subjects like maths and business. Year 2 is 3 days in the factory completing a level 3 NVW in aerospace engineering, and 1 on day release at college doing more BTEC'S.

8/10

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

Yes, more skills that in can count, and also developed team skills and how a proper engineering environment works.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The amount of responsibility given is a good part, you still have people who look over your work and help you fix any problems.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

At points there are lapses in organisation and timeliness of things happening but all in all its okay.

7/10

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

100 percent support.

10/10

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

100 percent support.

10/10

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

It shows me why I do the jobs on the aircraft and how they 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's college activities that cna be involved in aswell as groups inside airbus.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

All round good place to work with a great qualification.

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

Make sure that you show you're working hard and don't be afraid to ask for help.