Aerospace Engineering Apprentice Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I'm an Aerospace Engineering Apprentice - this involves me studying 2 days a week and working in the office 3 days a week.

8/10

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

Before I came to Airbus, I had no engineering experience. I continue to developed new skills everyday as I face new challenges.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy this programme because I get a degree/study but I also get work experience.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well but sometimes there is miscommunication between the Uni and work.

8/10

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

We have lots of support from our managers. we have monthly meetings so they can see where we are with our developments. they are also available to message and they try to help as much as they can with any issues.

8/10

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

As we are at University, the level of support is different but we still receive enough.

7/10

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

My knowledge and understanding of engineering is developing and this is because of the studying I am doing but also the work 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.)

Yes, there is lots to get involved with.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

There are so many different opportunities within the company. Airbus encourages you to take every opportunity and they want you to be the best version of yourself.

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

In your CV's list the work experience and extra curriculum activities you have done. This shows your personality and Airbus want to higher the person rather than the grades. You don't need to know everything about planes, you will gain the knowledge of aerospace throughout the Apprenticeship.