Cnc machinist Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

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

Machine wing panels for airbus aircraft. Involves loading billet onto bed of machine. Running program as set by set up sheet. Turning the panel then machining second side and unloading

8/10

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

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Overall organisation was ok buy felt we out of the loop sometimes as there were only a few of us in this area

6/10

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

Always there when needed and when there was uncertainty with whether we had jobs they extended apprenticeship and gave us opportunity to do a hnc

9/10

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

9/10

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

8/10

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.)

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It was a good apprenticeship that allowed me to learn new skills

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

Keep trying if u don't first succeed took me 5 attempts