Aeronautical engineer Review

My current placement puts me working at terminal 3. My role includes: topping up oils, carrying out transit checks, Extended range Twin engine Operational Standard checks and ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy before take off and after landing. I would have to enter the cockpit and check the ECAM screens to see if there are any hydraulic, electrical or engine issues.

I have learnt a multitude of new skills. This includes: Hand skills when working with sheet metal such as riveting, bending, rolling and cutting. I have also learnt how to use tools appropriately without damaging aircraft components. I have learnt how to work as a team I have learnt how to communicate clearly I have learnt how to take a leadership role I have learnt how to read data and aircraft instruction manuals.

I haven’t experienced a working role before where I have been able to really become myself. Working with people who are experienced in a field has made me excited to go into work so I can actually learn off of someone that is in a role that I am passionate about

The apprenticeship team at British airways is a phone call or email away from all of your needs. They help take pressure away from work loads where you wouldn’t necessarily get help from other places. Having a team of people who genuinely want you to do well is so encouraging as it makes you also want to do them proudly.

There are so many different areas around British airways however if you ever need help, no one would hesitate to help you. With my field of work, my employers have seen so many people through the apprenticeship and I believe it is because they go above and beyond in order to help you

When acquiring your certifications at the training facility, you are working with people who are specialists in their own fields. This can be from aircraft structure to electricians. All of these people have been teaching for years so have truly learnt how to expand the knowledge of their students

Before entering the business I knew almost nothing about aircraft. Spending a year going through all of the different modules the training provider gives has enabled me to take on almost any task around aircraft. Having qualifications allows me to feel competent whilst working on the aircraft which in turn allows me to perform better.

I am currently helping to develop the apprenticeship program with a team of other apprentices from different areas of the company. This was voluntary and all are welcome. There isn’t an official sports team for British airways however a few of the people on my course have banded together and formed a football team where we play in a small league

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British airways is a stable company to work for. They offer competitive salaries against other companies and offer a chance to really develop as both a person and in your career. There are multiple opportunities that you are able to take with them in regards to expanding your knowledge. They also give you perks such as cheap flights when you join the company.

The best advice I was given was to make the most of the program and to try everything that the company has to offer. The main point of an apprenticeship is that you get out what you put in. You also get a foot in the door for a future career with that company and British airways is one of the best out there.