Apprentice Aircraft Engineer Review

I report to senior engineers who delegate me a task and a supervisor. I will then collect relevant documentation and tooling required, set up my work area and make a start following instructions. In free periods I will complete NVQ work.

I have learnt new skills and developed existing skills. My general hand skills have improved considerably using new tools and equipment and familiarising myself with them through repetitive use. My ability to gather information and computer skills have also improved considerably.

Thoroughly enjoy my programme. It is both relaxing and challenging at times!

The initial structure was brilliant and straight forward. However, since the corona virus pandemic it has became a little all over the place, but nothing that I can not manage.

I receive full report from my employer and would feel really confident approaching them with both work and personal problems!

We are provided face to face training (or zoom training) which is delivered really well. In terms of support, it could be better, I don’t feel as comfortable approaching senior staff at training provider as I would with the employer.

I feel my qualification is vastly improving my knowledge towards the role I work. I am able to understand systems and processes far better than when I first joined the company!

I believe there is but again with corona virus these are very limited at the moment.

Yes

British Airways is a great institution to work and very welcoming from not even day 1, from your first face to face interview. The engineers are very knowledgeable in their role and are very happy to support apprentices and share their knowledge!

Be yourself, provide as much information as possible and really sell yourself as the correct candidate for the roll! In short terms, give yourself the best chance you can!