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:

    • Overhauling Jet engines per customer specifications. Strip, clean, inspect, repair, build & test. I am also a STEM ambassador and go out to the community to inspire the next generation.

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

    • I have learnt extensive technical and meta skills that are far superior from when I joined the business.

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

    • I thoroughly enjoy my programme as I have the opportunity to develop as an engineer and as a person. I have ample opportunities to get exposure to all aspects of the overhaul process to prepare me for full time employment

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

    • My programme is structured well to cover work based training, college and extra curricular activities.

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

    • I receive all the support I need, both for my training and general life issues i.e. bereavement

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

    • I meet with my VQ assessor every 13 weeks to review my evidence and guide me through achievable targets until my next review.

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

    • I know what I need to achieve which allows me to work with my manager to create and adapt a training plan that aligns with my qualification through a strategic and structured approach

    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.)

    • STEM events, careers conversations, Duke of Edinburgh, CV workshops, ERG involvement

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • opportunities, pay, flexibility, support, role models

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

    • Do your homework on the role you are applying for and research the company

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran

May 2024

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