Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Installing aircraft systems, fuel, electrical and flying controls.

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • How to use specialized tooling as well as normal tooling for the engineering workplace.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • So-so, management and colleagues can become difficult when pushing for deadlines that are potentially unobtainable. Some colleagues don't want to work with you as they think apprentices will slow them down.

    6/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Communications can be poor. Monthly meetings are rare and communication from managers to others is hit and miss.

    4/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support supposedly is there when needed, however I haven't required much.

    5/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • So-so, covid has hindered learning experiences.

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • So-so, it provides a base to work off, a business qualification isn't going to help me unless I attempt to further myself in the company

    6/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes, there is an apprentice lead team that provide activities outside of work.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Airbus to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Provides a good company for the CV, a L3 qualification and opens doors for the engineering world.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Airbus?
  • Stay off managers radars, attempt to complete work asap.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Broughton, Chester CH4, UK

May 2021


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