Technical aeronautical apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

Technical Aeronautical engineering apprentice Six placements in a Variety of roles, my roles have covered Electrical - working hand on, on live eurofighter typhoon aircraft maintaing electrical systems Manufacturing engineering- Helping problem solve and write engineering when producing Hawk aircraft Tool design- Designing Tools using CATIA V5 software for production of eurofighter typhoon aircraft Mechanical Testing - Testing Front fuse of eurofighter typhoon aircraft before delivery Customer suppor- Ensuring SALAM aircraft are safe to fly and delivering software and hardware updates

8/10

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

CATIA V5 Skills Engineering skills Report Writing Problem solving Teamwork Understanding of techinical Drawings

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work i do and benifit from changing placements as it gives me a overview of all areas of the bussiness so when i come to choose my career i will benifit.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

I feel the company values its apprentices and strives to ensure they develop into well trainined engineers. Management support apprentices and work hard to get us involved in projects and help us develop our skills.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

THe programme has clear guidance on placements, we had a strong induction learning basic enineering skills, and study is good as we get day release. We have a lot of support of the training team. the task deligation differs by manager .

9/10

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

We get good support, tutors are approchable, and are usually good at there jobs.

8/10

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

The employers give lots of support, and will help in any way possible if an issue ever arises, managers are always happy to help.

10/10

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

The salary is good, best apprentice wage i know of. An accomidation package could be an improvement though, offering cheap accomidation for people who travel to join the apprenticeship.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are lots of opportunities for extra work, but sometimes only a select bunch of people get offered these opportunities and the rest of the apprentices seem to be pushed aside.

4/10

9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good company, good pay, good career prospects

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

Make sure you show your are keen in the comany, the avaiation company, and do as many extra curricular activites as you can, as they always go down well in an interview