Advanced manufacturing apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

My role as a Manufacturing Engineer is to ensure the operators have all the required documents to build the product and ensuring they are up to standard. Along side this I am expected to identify cost our projects to improve the build process.

8/10

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

I have been with the company for 5 years. In the past 2 years I have been seen as a full time ME. I have gained many different skills during this time but continue to develop everyday.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed my time at GE from the Manufacturing Engineering point of view, the team have been very welcoming.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship training program was unorganised and I very often felt I was having to manage my own apprenticeship with little/no guidance. Communication between the training provider and my company was often patchy and i constantly got mixed messaged of what was required from me.

3/10

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

I received lots of support from the Manufacturing Engineering team in regards to training me up to a high standard. I did not receive the same level from the apprenticeship lead and it felt that the apprentice course was not prioritised by the business.

6/10

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

The lecturers at my training provider (Gloucestershire Engineering Training) were fantastic, they could not have given me a better foundation however the higher management did not provide the same level of support to learners.

7/10

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

I feel my qualification is crucial to my role as an ME. I would not be able to carry out my job if i did not have my NVQ.

9/10

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.)

They are are few however COVID has impacted these massively.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I have enjoyed my time at GE and feel like I still have lots to learn and many more opportunities to learn.

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

Never be afraid to ask a question. I was unsure what to ask when i first began and i regret that, there is a vast amount of experience on this site and it is essential to take it all in.