Advanced Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

My role includes working on improving current methods and coming up with new projects to benefit the business. I also help operators in their day to day roles, by assisting them with anything they need. This includes things like; new tooling, new processes, problem solving and anything else they may need.

8/10

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

Being at GE has taught me patients. Many times, things will not go your way and you must persevere to get the job done. As well as this, I feel as though my IT skills have improved and my knowledge of lean manufacturing has come a long way since I started.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy working at GE, it is the best Job I've ever had. There are times when work becomes challenging, however I feel that's all part of the fun and it helps me to grow as a person. I've made many new friends who make it all worth while.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

To begin with the organizational side was quite poor. There wasn't much structure and I often felt forgotten. However, as time went on this soon changed and I now feel a part of a very successful team. The organization has since improved due to us voicing our opinions and them being listened to.

7/10

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

GE offers so much support daily. Everyone is so friendly and helpful and them have loads of schemes in place to help people with there assignments and other college work. The also provide help for things like balancing your lifestyle and watching your spending, all of which help improve mental health.

10/10

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

As I said before, the support within GE and in college is outstanding. Within my role I rotate within the different areas on site, each under a new line manager. They all offer support and advice to help me succeed and give me realistic targets to help me reach my goals.

10/10

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

To be honest, I haven't really applied any of the work from the training provider in my role. The only thing I can honestly take away from it and say that I've used is the health and safety side as that is used and practiced on a daily basis.

3/10

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.)

Before Covid there were many extra curricular activities to participate in. However, due to current circumstances, these have had to be cancelled. With the world slowly going back to normal, I feel as though people will start to arrange more things to do outside of work to bring back the social aspect.

6/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend GE to a friend because it's a job for life. You learn great skills and meet amazing people. GE provide plenty of benefits and incentives to help you and make you feel appreciated for all the hard work you do. They offer so many different career paths its suitable for absolutely anyone.

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

If you want to apply for GE you must be prepared to work hard and put in the hours. Always give 100%, it never goes unnoticed. Be punctual and present yourself in a kind and friendly manor and you will go very far. Ultimately it's a very fun job full of fantastic people so if you want it, go for it!