Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

by Airbus

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Immersive involvement in business projects, communicating across diverse multi-functional teams to produce the deliverables. My role as an apprentice involves supporting the local business area that I am in and developing my own personnel skillsets and knowledge, as well as studying towards my BEng in Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering.

9/10

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

Yes, absolutely. By working within the business environment, which strongly encourages personal development, I have had the opportunity to develop my stakeholder management and time management skill sets. These are essential for any organization. Furthermore, I have learnt how to use CAD and CAM software.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I personally feel as if this course is a no-brainer to those wishing to pursue a degree whilst gaining valuable experience in industry. Occasionally the workload spikes, but it is manageable and only short-term.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organized, there have been no major hiccups with the programme structure. It is a proven and tested format which is improve upon year after year.

9/10

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

Fantastic support can be found through various routs within the business. Airbus take the time to ensure employees are looked after and that all these support pathways are easily accessible.

8/10

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

Support towards qualifications is good and time is allocated for study. Occasionally there are issues within getting support directly through the University, but they are all resolved eventually.

6/10

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

It has greatly broadened and deepened my knowledge around the various engineering disciplines within aerospace and manufacturing. I can apply learnings in my placement tasks, being confident that I can perform them with a sufficient level of technical knowledge.

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 is a plethora of extra-curricular activities that you can get involved in, running through one of the employee resource groups. Opportunities are communicated out in plenty of time and all apprentices are encourage to attend.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The opportunity to study for a degree as well as gain invaluable experience in a leading aerospace organization, all whilst developing yourself as an individual is an opportunity too good to turn down.

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

Don't just rely on grades - make sure you have some other activities that you can talk about in your interview, to show you have demonstrated the relevant skills and motivations for the job. Never be afraid to ask questions.