Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

During the apprenticeship, the first year starts with just college then in the second year and third you are in work doing different roles to learn them while also having one day for college.

8/10

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

I’ve definitely learnt many skills in this apprenticeship especially mainly skills with my hands and how to work tools and the systems used at airbus. But the main skill for me is the communication needed for the job and this job has made my communication better massively.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it to a high extent as the people are really welcoming and also very helpful on the job.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It’s well organised and structured going forward with the apprenticeship, I have had been involved with some problems in college due to lessons and not having a lecturer etc but this was resolved.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer, they are very helpful with anything you need help with.

8/10

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

I receive good support when requested so it’s good to know I’ve got the good support when needed.

7/10

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

It has helped me during my role as this qualification has shown me how to do my job well and best way to avoid problems etc.

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 many different sport activities and social activities within Airbus which you can find on the website.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Airbus as it’s a very good company to work for and very rewarding

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

I would definitely say make sure you know things about the company before joining so you know that it’s something for you, also make sure you are interested to work and put in the effort as it is busy and can get complicated.