IT Trainee Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

By doing placements in many places in the IT department, I gained a broad knowledge of IT, from various different angles and view points.

10/10

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

I've developed many IT skills within IT support and have been on a number of recognised courses, while improving my confidence throughout the apprenticeship.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the programme very much, developed my knowledge, improved my confidence, made a number of friends and the programme as a whole, exceeded my expectations.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by British Airways?

The company has always made me feel like a valued member of each team I have been in, I have been involved in multiple projects and tasks and felt valued in each. My managers have always been both supportive and encouraging and I thoroughly enjoy working here.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised and structured. The college always had a structured plan for us to follow and the company always supported any work we had to do.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

The training provider was supportive and encouraging and their attitude was always to help us achieve more, ahead of schedule at some points. The tutors always offered guidance and any help we needed.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer as a whole is very supportive of apprenticeships and we were given a mentor and I received support from each team I have been in.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary meets my costs at the moment as I am still living at home, and even if I wasn't, it would still be suffice. I am very happy with my salary at the moment, taking into account the training costs the company must have incurred, it is very fair.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Apprentices within the company are regularly encouraged to take part in local community events and initiatives. The company additionally own their own charity and apprentices regularly take part in their events. We additionally help with career fairs to speak to School children about apprenticeships and the benefits we have received.

10/10

9. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have recommended to one of my friends already, and she works here too now and equally enjoys it, like me. The company is supportive and encouraging.

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

Prepare for the interview, gain feedback on your application to check for small mistakes and take every opportunity as it is a great company to work for.