Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

by British Airways

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Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I’m an aircraft maintenance apprentice and take part in casualty and scheduled maintenance. Aiding the engineers to get aircraft out on time.

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

    • My hand skills and knowledge on aircraft has greatly improved to a point where I can work independently

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

    • I love my job

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

    • Well run, some changes could be made to make it easier for us.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Everything we do is supported by our mentors and managers

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

    • We recieve lots of help from managers, they support us the whole way and keep us heading towards our targets

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

    • Completing the modules and our level 3 city and guilds just helps us improve our day to day skills and basic knowledge of the work we do.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • British airways to many charity events such as dream flight and flying start and we are always encouraged to help at open days for people interested in working at British Airways

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The pay is great and you learn a trade whilst sitting your easa modules. Even get the possibility to fly away to other destinations with work.

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

    • Be keen Be ready for lots of work Blue chip company Health and safety is key Team work

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

February 2020

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