Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an aircraft maintenance apprentice. my day to day activities involve learning how to maintain the Eurofighter typhoon. I specialise in mechanical maintenance, so often find myself turning spanners! this is Ideal for me as I am practically inclined, and like getting my hands dirty!

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained new qualifications and improved existing skills. by taking courses and asking questions I have never stopped learning.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I get on with my work team really well, and have the full support of everyone at the company. BAE systems has a great reputation, and now I have worked for the company for a few years, it is obvious why!

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued by my immediate team, however with BAE being such a big company sometimes senior management feel distant.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very. we always know what we will be doing and have a plan for the future.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • the support available to us is easily accessible and readily available.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • the support available to us is easily accessible and readily available.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I feel the salary is good for an apprenticeship, however I moved a long way from home so paying for bills was hard at first!

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • We can use facilities that are provided by the RAF such as the gym.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because the apprenticeship is the best in the country in my eyes!


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


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

March 2018


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