Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review

by British Airways

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Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am currently studying towards a CAT A licence as part of the Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship at British Airways. I am learning in the classroom completing modules, learning in the hangar and also in the workshop improving my technical skills.

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

    • I am developing my technical skills and hand skills whilst also gaining key information about the industry and they job i am working towards. I have learnt how to work with different tools in the workshop to aid my theoretical learning.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • My program is very classroom based however, I am looking forward to my work placement in order to see exactly how the business operates.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The program is well structured to some extent. There is a little confusion about when exams are being taken due to new schedules however the learning is good.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We receive lots of support from our employer and although we are off site we still regularly get in contact with them

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

    • There is lots of support being given and in the case of a resit there is brilliant support

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • We have to complete the necessary training in order to carry out our 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.)

    • There are a number of extra curricular to get involved in back at Heathrow there are currently meetings each week to stay in contact

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • British Airways is a brilliant company to work for. There are so may avenues within the business and from my experiences they Weill look after you throughout your career.

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

    • Do your research! It is important that you are motivated and know lots about BA

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK

April 2022

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