Aircraft engineer apprentice Review

My role as an aircraft engineer apprentice for British Airways is to make sure that the aircraft if safe to fly and appealing for the passenger. On a day to day basis I will change filters, make sure that the seats in the plane are fully functional. Complete engine runs after all the jobs have been done to make sure everything is running smoothly.

Will working for British Airways I have developed and learnt a multitude of new skills that I can now use on a day to day basis. For example I have learnt how to wire lock. This is a very important skill that is used to keep bolts secure and to ensure that they hold their torque ratings

The apprentiship program that I have started with British Airways has brought a big sense of achievement and helped me learn and develop alot of ne skills. While working for British Airways I have enjoyed my time, made some great friends and learnt some valuable life lessons. I would say I thourghly enjoy the programme

I would say that they apprenticeship programme British Airways have put together for the Ex Monarch apprentices has been done very well given the short time and notice that they had. It had a slightly rocky start but it is Currently a very successful apprenticeship that is very well organised.

Working as an apprentice aircraft engineer for British Airways I would say that I receive plenty of support from my employer. Not only do you receive support if you are struggling with a task but they will also support you if you are struggling mentally, which is very good in my opinion.

As of a few days ago my apprenticeship programme providers has switched from carbon 60 to seetec. So I cannot comment honestly on how seetec provide support when working towards qualifications. But if they are anything like carbon 60 then I would say I am in good hands as carbon 60 where very helpful in getting my English qualifications

In my opinion the NVQ knowledge questions that I have had to answer for my qualification have definitely helped me to perform better in my role as an apprentice aircraft engineer as answering them has given me a deeper understanding of how everything works and functions and how to do it correctly.

Currently because of covid 19 there are no extra curricular activities to get involved with operating at British Airways. Before the corona virus took the world by storm and shut everything down we would have an annual apprentice forum where all the apprentices would talk about their roles. They also provided activities to do while there.

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I would definitely recommend becoming an apprentice aircraft engineer at British Airways to a friend, or even just to get a job working for British Airways because they are a fantastic company to work for. There are great benefits to working for them and the work you do is extremely fun and interesting, there is never a dull day.

A few tips or advice I would give to someone who is going to try to apply to become an apprentice aircraft engineer for British Airways is make sure that you are the best they have ever seen. Make sure you get all the grades required and more. Make sure that you know about the company's history. Make sure you know lots about Aircraft and make sure to be friendly and honest. Also dress smart.