Business Administration Apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10

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

Support multiple sections in the business with all type of admin jobs such as tracking failure reports, carrying out kit inspections and sending all kit that requires repair to an external repair specialist.

9/10

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

My IT skills have improved slightly, my confidence talking to people has improved and my overall knowledge of the Aviation industry has improved drastically.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy going to work at GE, my team are very inclusive and helpful and I have plenty of work to do

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The business apprentices seem to get a lot less support compared to the engineers when it comes to the training department, but other sections in the company provide some great support

6/10

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

My mentor and team that I work under are amazing with supporting me, but the training department who aren't the best at times

8/10

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

The college reps were always amazing when supporting my NVQ

9/10

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

There was only a few areas of my qualification that actually helped me to perform better in my role

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.)

I believe there normally is but with COVID, this has been limited for the last year

5/10

9a. Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a great and enjoyable place to work that can offer so much going forward in your career

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?

Do your research, when it comes to having an interview, they look for those who have made an effort.