Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

My exit role involves managing large engineering projects and queries as they come in from a governance POV. This also includes managing aircraft issues as they come in and working closely with the safety team

I have learnt a wide range of skills. In particular engineering knowledge and how to manage large activities

I do enjoy my programme as it has allowed me to develop my engineering knowledge substantially and get involved working closely with aircraft both modern and historic

My year was the first cohort of that size, double the previous size, and this was reflected but largely it is a well managed programme and I am seeing the affects of this being actively worked on

Any support I required was received. Sometimes a little slow on non-urgent issues. But all urgent issues were supported

Very lecturer dependent but as long as you have the drive to pester a lecturer, you will receive support

It has in a few niche areas but not too closely linked to my current role.

Lots of stretch activities are offered within work and a number of social activities are starting to circulate

Yes

I recommend it as I the scheme is good and actively getting better and the company is pushing innovation. It is a good environment to work in and there are strong support networks. There is also the ability to move internally if you are not happy with a role as it is so big. The remuneration is also very good.

At an entry level position, apprentice or graduate, you need to consider your behaviours more than most people do and have examples of where you used this behaviour. At that age, you want someone with the right behaviours, no one is going to be a complete engineer at that point in their life, but having the right behaviours is really important