Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

Within a shift I carry out different maintenance tasks helping to keep the aircraft serviceable. From daily checks to engine changes. I work with experienced engineers who support my development in getting hands on experience. Jobs can be as simple as a wheel change to resolving wiring checks.

I have developed my problem solving skills, my confidence for decision making has significantly improved and I transfer these skills to my day to day life. My hands on engineering skills have also come along away, I am able to independently remove, install and fix components.

I really enjoy the shift I work and the people who I work with. The jobs i get given are not always enjoyable but for the most part I do have fun whilst learning and carrying out the tasks.

Now I am in the workplace I am on a normal shift pattern working in a real environment, I find this is the best way to get experience. Whilst away learning however the structure was ruined by lockdowns, but they maintained are course to help us.

We are left to get on with work for the most part, however I know who I can talk to should I need support and there is regular checkups.

Whilst working away with resource group there was a lot of support, as I have progressed the support has dropped off due to not being in there part of the programme.

I have learnt the theory and basic hand skills to allow me to have a basic understanding of the skills I need to carry out the jobs in the workplace.

There is not much offered outside of work, they do offer volunteer work at rugby games however.

Yes

They have given me a chance to develop skills to have a good career, they offer more courses to help me develop.

Research the jobs and try to get experience in a hangar environment.