Systems Apprentice Review

by Airbus

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Systems apprentices learn skilled manufacturing of the aircraft along side electrics, fuel systems and hydraulics.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Hand skills have improved alot. Ability to read technical drawings Becoming a skilled worker. Improved Mathematics and English skills Improved computer skills.

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

    • It's very interesting if you put the effort to learn into the programme. No two days are the same and its fascinating being in the aircraft workshop

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

    • Very well organised. First year is college based Second and third years in the aero factory with one day as a college day.

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

    • Monthly 1 to 1 meetings with early careers manager and monthly group meetings They are available when ever support is needed.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Alot. They have structured the working week so we have fridays off to complete required work load.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Very much. I have a good understanding of how the aircraft works and why it is built in a certain way. Knowing why you are doing the work adds to the experience.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • Sports, education liaison, open days, guest speakers, there is plenty to do.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great pay. Great course learning a skilled job. Great colleagues who make the experience second to none.

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

    • Research the company. Show that you are interested in the product as a whole. Passion to learn is more important than skills.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Broughton, Chester CH4, UK

March 2020

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