Engineering Apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • I am involved in the overhaul, repair and maintenance of gas turbine engines.

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

    • I have learnt several new skills such as electronic testing, component repair, electrical harness installation and removal, harness repair, complying with EHS policies and lean manufacturing.

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

    • I find my role very interesting and the work variety keep sit interesting.

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

    • There is a good structure in place with a close link between college and the workplace

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

    • There is a designated team that deals with early careers and training, they have shown that they can and will support me with any issues that may arise

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

    • The college staff have been extremely supportive and with them working closely with my employer there is always an incentive to succeed.

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

    • The qualification is essential to my role

    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.)

    • The company do several charity events and STEM events that we can volunteer to attend

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Excellent benefits ,good rates of pay and interesting work

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?

    • Research the company and their processes

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

Cardiff / Caerdydd

May 2024

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