Technician Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working within an engineering environment. On the job training for the building and development of Aircraft.

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

    • Yes. Heat treatment, fitting, CAD, CFC.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • An incredible amount. The support is excellent and even though I am the oldest apprentice they have ever had, I feel welcomed and included by everyone.

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

    • Very well. I have no complaints so far.

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

    • Enough

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

    • An adequate amount. The college part of the programme is the only weak link but that is down to the choice of tutors rather than the content.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It's too early to tell.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • I believe so but I have a family so all of my spare time is spent with them.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Solid company, excellent pay once qualified and very supportive.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Keep trying. If at first you don't succeed and all that.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Samlesbury

April 2022

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