Aerospace Fitter Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

9/10

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

I work on the shop floor with fully trained fitters and inspectors and help them to assemble and inspect aircraft engines.

9/10

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

I have learnt many skills; reading engineering drawings and physical engineering skills but also social skills and skills to do with being a good employee.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I do enjoy it a great amount however there can always be improvements to the programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very organised apart from several aspects that cannot always be controlled e.g placements.

9/10

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

I receive a sufficient amount of support from my employer and support elsewhere with other managers.

9/10

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

I do receive support from my training provider, often helpful, but my main support for my qualifications come from college or assessors.

9/10

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

I learn a great amount of applied knowledge and skills for the workplace which allows me to understand my job better and be able to get more ‘hands on’.

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.)

I am part of the apprentice association however I do not attend any activity. I have participated in a couple of STEM events.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It had already given me great career and life skills and has been able to teach me a lot.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

Keep on top of the work and involve yourself as much as you can.