Maintenance fitter Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.1/10

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

My role included maintaining various machines and robots in the Airbus factory. I am currently repairing and completing a PPM on Semi-Automatic Setitec Advanced Drilling Units

7/10

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

Yes many new skills and am constantly developing and learning new skills

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

College work is hard and not very enjoyable

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not too bad

6/10

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

As much as it needed. But nothing to excess. Bare minimum

4/10

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

As much as I require. Support is always available

8/10

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

Very littlen

3/10

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 lots of extra activities out of work

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good money and good job at the end

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

Make sure it’s what you want to do. Research the job role