Aircraft maintenance engineer Review

by British Airways

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Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintaining aircraft i.e. component replacement, fault finding etc

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Hand skills in metal work, and knowledge of aircraft components and systems

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am enjoying the apprenticeship.

    5/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It can be a bit unorganised at times especially in the current climate.

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A reasonable amount. Experienced engineers are very helpful in the workplace

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • At the moment and for the last few months the support from our training provider in my opinion has been un adequate.

    2/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Understanding aicrafts and their systems is vital in this role.

    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.)

    • Not at the minute that I am aware of

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very good career path with many oportunities worldwide once you are qualified.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

    • Take as much information and knowledge from those more experienced then you as you can.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Greater London, UK

May 2021

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