Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

The job role can depend on the environment your working in, this can change for working in a hangar or on the line. Carry out routine servicing and maintenance repairs

Since joining British airways I have learnt new skills but at the same time these opportunities to were limited.

I enjoy working in aviation, unfortunately the work at British airways can sometimes be repetitive due to the heavy maintenance being out sourced to the Glasgow and Cardiff stations where we were never given the opportunity to visit.

During the start of our apprenticeship programme it was poorly organised and there was no clear structure to work or learning. This got better towards the end of the apprenticeship but obviously disturbed due to COVID reasons

During the start of the apprenticeship, we rarely had any communication or support with our apprenticeship manager. Most support comes from area managers or shift managers etc. Since having a new apprenticeship manager, things have improved.

Get full support and backing from our training provider, had regular welfare calls with them throughout furlough. Get emails and messages from them to support us and ensure we’re meeting our targets.

Think the structure of the programme could be better than it is, there is a lot of writing and referencing required.

Not that I’m aware

Yes

Think about it before doing so, if aviation isn’t something that interests you then I wouldn’t apply. Overall it’s not a bad apprenticeship and there are people here willing to teach you and show you new things if you show interest.

Research all aircraft maintenance companies before doing so and choose which best caters to your needs