Aircraft Engineering Apprentice Review

by British Airways

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Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Shadowing aircraft engineers and learning the trade through a mixture of observation and practical participation in the maintenance activities. Carrying out a variety of work based on the requirements of the operation. Recording the work you have carried out for NVQ evidence and completing knowledge statement questions. Having regular meetings with NVQ assessors to track progress. Attending courses and exams for an EASA Part 66 A Licence.

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

    • Developing hand skills and mechanical and electrical/electronic understanding. Understanding theory through classroom lessons.

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the parts of my job that keep me busy with actual work on aircraft. Otherwise, the apprenticeship paperwork etc. is fairly dull.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Organisation and structure is not a strong aspect of the apprenticeship. Communication is a weak area.

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

    • Most support is delivered locally, by the people I am working with day to day. I haven't required much support otherwise.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Regular meetings are scheduled, but travel to LHR is required and fuel expenses are not paid for this. Regular contact via email is maintained.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Minimally. The hands-on training provides the most development. The courses/exams are valued due to the progress towards an A Licence.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Nothing official.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Despite having issues, the stability of BA vs. other airlines remains an attractive prospect.

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

    • Develop your hand skills and GCSE level maths & science knowledge.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Gatwick, Surrey

March 2020

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