Aero systems Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Manufacturing aircraft components in on and around the wings. Installing them, preparing parts and areas, sealing, bolting, riveting, painting, installing pipes and fittings, cable installation, electrical bonding, working in jigs, using advanced drilling systems,

10/10

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

Installing components, preparing parts and areas, sealing, bolting, riveting, painting, installing pipes and fittings, cable installation, electrical bonding, working in jigs, using advanced drilling systems. In addition to business qualifications, management courses, theory of flight, engineering mathematics and more

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much so

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Great even through Covid

8/10

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

Luck of the draw depending on which manager you get and which college tutors. Overall very good however the college and employer could communicate better with one another

7/10

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

Very good

7/10

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

Massively as it is directly related

10/10

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.)

Many, lots of clubs and involvement schemes, gyms, sports clubs etc

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great working environment, amazing skills learned

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

Make sure that you understand the industry and what you will be working towards and doing in your given role