Aircraft Technician Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Training in various areas to become an aircraft technician. This involved workshop based tasks to improve hand skills as well as classroom based learning to prepare for exams which ensures an understanding on important topics that are required for this role.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Developed my hand skills greatly especially in the meta working workshop. Improved revision and learning techniques to prepare for exams.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I am significantly enjoying the apprenticeship so far.

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

    • The teaching is well structured and organised ensuring plenty of time for revision ad exam preparation while also allowing workshop and handskills time.

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

    • receive a high level of support from my employer in various forms.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Provided with a large amount of support including revision techniques, ensuring every topic is covered to ensure full understanding. Additional learning if required and learning support options.

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

    • The difficult nature and importance of exams drive me to perform better in order to get the best results i can.

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • plenty of breaks and social time throughout the day,

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • A very well organised and prepared apprenticeship with many opportunities for later life and a permanent role. Very good amount of support and very generous with social time and pay.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Ensure you are open to making friends and dont be shy. Try your best and ensure you revise for exams. Go in with an open mind.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

Hull, UK

June 2024

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