Systems Apprentice Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Systems apprentices learn skilled manufacturing of the aircraft along side electrics, fuel systems and hydraulics.

8/10

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

Hand skills have improved alot. Ability to read technical drawings Becoming a skilled worker. Improved Mathematics and English skills Improved computer skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's very interesting if you put the effort to learn into the programme. No two days are the same and its fascinating being in the aircraft workshop

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised. First year is college based Second and third years in the aero factory with one day as a college day.

10/10

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

Monthly 1 to 1 meetings with early careers manager and monthly group meetings They are available when ever support is needed.

9/10

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

Alot. They have structured the working week so we have fridays off to complete required work load.

9/10

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

Very much. I have a good understanding of how the aircraft works and why it is built in a certain way. Knowing why you are doing the work adds to the experience.

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.)

Sports, education liaison, open days, guest speakers, there is plenty to do.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great pay. Great course learning a skilled job. Great colleagues who make the experience second to none.

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

Research the company. Show that you are interested in the product as a whole. Passion to learn is more important than skills.