Apprentice aircraft mechanic Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Working on the airbus A319/20/21 series doing scheduled maintenance for British Airways. Involving hands on work on different parts of the aircraft

10/10

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

Developed hand skills and knowledge of the aircraft throughout my time

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Can be better organised in regards to an apprenticeship manager and areas where we rotate in. More 1-2-1 interaction between management and apprentices

5/10

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

We do receive support but could be better in regards to monthly check ups and how we are getting on as well as an appointed person to speak to in between us and our line manager

5/10

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

Not much from our training provider, except a quartet review which we fill out

6/10

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

I think it helps me understand the role that I will be undertaking once I am qualified

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.)

Yes there is social activities as well as charity events I like to help out with

10/10

9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good company with good perks to work and I think what the company stands for as well as their ways of working towards the future especially with women in engineering

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

I would say to apply as it is a good company