Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Review

by British Airways

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Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Primarily studies for the first year but get to see what life is like working in the hangar and maintenance

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • So far I’ve improved communication and team work as well as learning more technical skills and hand skills within just 5 weeks

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It’s very enjoyable so far and I feel very privileged to have this opportunity

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It’s very well structured with everything planned down until even up to the smallest detail to ensure the best programme and outcome possible

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They are always on hand to help with any issues and support no matter how minor this may be

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

    • Just as the employer, the support is always available

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

    • It gives me the ability to actually get the role after the apprenticeship is done to create a career for myself so extremely helpful

    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.)

    • Yes

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It’s a great company with an amazing legacy and I’m very proud to be able to say that I work here and would recommend it to anyone

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

    • Be yourself and do your best, British Airways want you for you, no matter your background. Be your best and let your personality shine through

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Heathrow Airport (LHR), Hounslow, UK

April 2024

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