Apprentice aircraft mechanic Review

by British Airways

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Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Complete heavy scheduled maintenance tasks on British airways short haul fleet

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

    • Greatly improved hand skills, improved knowledge and understanding of aircraft and maintenance tasks, greatly improved communication with help of colleagues.

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

    • I enjoy my programme as every day provides a new challenge and opportunity to learn a wide range of skills through small team projects and independent maintenance tasks

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

    • Apprenticeship is well structured and feedback is always listened to

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

    • Feedback is always listened to and support is provided when support is needed for any problems big or small

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

    • Enough as required

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Qualification provides a high understand of aircraft to help me in my job

    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.)

    • Many extra curricular events to participate in through British airways charity partner Flying Start

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great company to work with, fantastic benifits and a good working enviroment

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

    • Have a general interest in the aviation industry and be confident

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

Glasgow

May 2024

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