Aircraft engineer Review

by British Airways

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Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting commercial aircraft.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I’ve learnt and developed a range of skills during my apprenticeship

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

    • I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship and find myself looking forward to coming into work.

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

    • Well structured/organised by my apprenticeship management team

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

    • I receive a strong amount of support from my managers

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

    • My training provider has provided all the necessary training and instructors to help me pass my exams

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

    • 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.)

    • The team building activities unfortunately didn’t go ahead due to COVID 19

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed my aircraft maintenance apprenticeship. I have had the chance to progress around the business in 6 month placements and work on the flight line at Heathrow working within the operation.

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

    • Show your passion for aviation and your desire to learn and progress.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK

April 2022

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