Aircraft Engineer Machinist Apprentice Review

At the moment do to covid I am working as a tool maker of sort. machining and engineering fixtures and other tools needed for the work place which would otherwise be sent out. this involves reading engineering drawings and sometimes reverse engineering certain tools.

I have developed a number of my skills, and learnt even more. even though most of my skills are about repairing aircraft parts the skills are easily transferable.

I do believe the programme could of been organized better and the communication really wasn't up to standard. I did enjoy leaning new things and being in the workplace but the apprenticeship side of things was a let down.

not very. it just seemed like a cycle of year in year out with no passion or injection of enthusiasm. there was very little in the way of organization from a students point of view as everything seemed last minute and communication was sometimes non existent.

there is plenty of opportunity for support, I have not needed to use any of the support systems in place. they also provide a great benefits package that supports and rewards health lifestyle and other things.

support from apprentice coordinators - non. support from the workforce on the shop floor - bucket loads.

i think the programme is the right length of time as it gives me chance to learn, practice and perfect my skills. having hands on experience in a huge benefit.

at the moment I am unsure with covid ongoing I don't believe there are any work activities going on.

No

because all my friends that want to be aircraft engineers already work here.

do your basic research.