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

On a Day to day basis as a first year apprentice you study 5 days a week at college preparing you for the workplace and studying all relevant aspects of Engineering like Electrical, mechanical and health and safety. Come holidays or half terms you spend the day shadowing experienced technicians in all departments (AGL, TTS, Terminal and core team) everyday is different when working at the airport and there's always something to do.

10/10

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

I have definetly learnt new skills when at college I've expanded my written knowlege and practical covering all aspects of engineering. In the workplace I've learnt a lot about mechanical Engineering when working in the terminal and electrical knowledge when working in TTS. Ive developed heavy maintanance experience and old and new electrical skills.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying learning new things everyday at work with respect to engineering. We have a really good group of people in my class and I get on really well with everyone. Working at the airport is always eventful and I enjoy working in a busy and interactive and environment.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The college course I am on needs some fine tuning. I have learnt a lot over the last year but the course needs a bit more structure. when we are working at the airport its always very structured and enjoyable you are given a rota a week before work at the airport and threw out the week you get to experience all departments.

7/10

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

I receive a lot of support from management and technicians in my apprenticeship any problems I have my employers are very helpful and always resolve the problem.

10/10

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

College is always there to answer questions I need relating to course work and practical work.

8/10

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

Currently the practical work we do is very relevant to the workplace environment. The theory is very much health and safety related which also helps when in the work environment.

7/10

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.)

Yes there is we have golf weekends, paintball sessions, bowling and meals out. All used for team building exercises and treats within departments

10/10

9a. Would you recommend MAG Airports to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It Is a very interactive and busy environment working at the airport there is always something to do and new things to learn I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys all aspects of engineering.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MAG Airports?

.Plan ahead and ensure that this is the career you want .Be prepared for shift work . Ask lots of questions . Keep a good relationship with colleagues and tutors

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