Aircraft fitter Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

In the 1st year we are based at college full time. 2nd and 3rd we are on 6 month placements in various departments.

8/10

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

Most definitely I have learnt so many new hands skills such as wire locking split pinning. But also knowledge about aircrafts.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed my programme alot we has many training opportunities and experiences. I think the year of covid did not help but you have ro adapt.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was very well organised. A suggestion is I think the early careers managers should keep in contact abit more regularly about the well being of there apprentices etc.

8/10

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

Most of the time I have been ok and just got on with my work and met deadlines. However whenever I needed to anything the employer did support.

9/10

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

The tutors are excellent support is always available. A couple of times I has queries about some tasks for my assignments, and I could just email my tutor and they would be super helpful.

8/10

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

The qualification definitely helps with general knowledge. A few hand skills are practised however I think the practical training if possible should be more relevant to the shopfloor.

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.)

Yes there are many extra curricular activities to get involved in.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Airbus is a world leader. Its the number one aircraft manufacturer. Experience here can give you many career opportunities elsewhere but also if you stay here you have a great career ahead overall financially mentally satisfaction etc

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

Consider the location or you need to move closer to the workplace. Ensure you practise your maths and interview techniques.