Aerosystems Apprenticeship 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:

Installing aircraft systems, fuel, electrical and flying controls.

5/10

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

How to use specialized tooling as well as normal tooling for the engineering workplace.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So-so, management and colleagues can become difficult when pushing for deadlines that are potentially unobtainable. Some colleagues don't want to work with you as they think apprentices will slow them down.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Communications can be poor. Monthly meetings are rare and communication from managers to others is hit and miss.

4/10

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

Support supposedly is there when needed, however I haven't required much.

5/10

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

So-so, covid has hindered learning experiences.

5/10

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

So-so, it provides a base to work off, a business qualification isn't going to help me unless I attempt to further myself in the company

6/10

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 an apprentice lead team that provide activities outside of work.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Provides a good company for the CV, a L3 qualification and opens doors for the engineering world.

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

Stay off managers radars, attempt to complete work asap.