Craft Apprentice Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Workin with a fitter to manufacture aircraft and one day release for college to complete a BTEC qualification

7/10

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

Yes I’d never worked in manufacturing or engineering so I’ve learnt a lot of new skills

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I’ve met some good friends during this programme, I enjoy the work I do and the the skills I’ve learnt

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Excellent in parts but communications could be a little better

8/10

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

A lot of support from tutors and assessors. Meetings with early career managers could be beneficial

7/10

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

Enough support to explain the qualifications and what jobs to look for. The work is entirely my responsibility though which means I am learning more effectively

10/10

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

The qualification is teaching me essential skills about my role and how I conduct myself out of work

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.)

There is extracurricular events, however, I have a busy out of work life and don’t get time to attend them.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great company to work for and they commit a lot to you for you to take a lot out of it

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

Think critically about everything, make sure you try hard and try doin everythin you do to a high standard