Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Review

by British Airways

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Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • It covers a large range of tasks, first year is mainly exams and paper work, some hanger and workshop time. Following Job cards along with the AMM.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • My social and communication skills have improved along with independent living. Have improved my knowledge of the workplace, health and safety and knowledge of tasks required to perform.

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

    • I love the program but working, living together and the amount of work needing to be done is very tiring. We don't always have a plan of what is happening in the programme which makes life more stressful which effects focus at work

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The organisation is bad, the program is good and the education is great but as a student we still don't have the years plan for breaks and exams.

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The support is good I'm always listened too and problems sorted out but the organisation of the company lets everyone down

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

    • The training provider trys to accommodate to most things you need and are very 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 has made me safe in the work environment and for me to perform my job to the best level I can, giving me updated information.

    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.)

    • We have charity events to get envolved with and online events

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because you are well listened too and cared for. It's a friendly and comfortable environment to work in, always feeling safe.

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

    • Make sure you can cope with a high workload and changing of plans and working hours on short notice

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Heathrow Airport (LHR), Longford TW6, UK

April 2022

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