Aeronautical engineer Review

My first year has been spent studying Monday to Friday at college y cymoedd Nantgarw Cardiff. I have covered various Gas turbine related subjects and have gained practical skills in the workshop, learning to use the lathe by creating parts through turning as well as creating parts through hand fitting.

I have learned many new valuable skills that will help me during my role at GE Aviation. I have learned to use many different types of measuring equipment that I had never used before, I am now confident and independent when using these different measuring devices thanks to the tutors at colleg y cymoedd for their knowledge and fantastic teaching.

I am always excited to get up and go to collage and learn with the other students on the apprenticeship, I have made new friends that will be with me throughout my career. The tutors are encouraging and enjoy a laugh with us, it's a nice relaxed atmosphere where you really feel at home.

The programme is very well structured, we get taught the knowledge required to complete the assignments required to pass the course. This is done over three periods throughout the year. So we do get given assignments for all subject around about the same time however, this is done in a way that provides you with enough time to complete all assignments on time.

My employers are supportive and often checks in to see how we are progressing. If you have any personal issues at all they are there to listen and provide some guidance, they can and will help with any issues. We have even recieved a pay rise due to the cost of living crisist.

My training provider has taught me everything that I have need to know to be able to complete all assignments with some additional independent research. Whenever I am unsure about anything my training providers are always happy to sit and go over anything and point me in the right direction.

My qualification will provide me with all the knowledge to be able to perform better withing my role at GE. I have also gained the theory needed to understand why things are made with certain materials, why parts cost so much and how they work. I have the knowledge to better understand my role within the company.

Yes I do believe that there are social activities that I am able to get involved in however, I have not done so yet. There is a good rugby team at GE Nantgarw that anyone can join although that's not something that I personally would be interested in doing.

Yes

GE Aviation is a nice friendly environment to work in, you are able to progress throughout the industry and can even take up opportunities outside of the UK. I have always felt a part of GE and have gained life long friendships that I value. Everybody is always willing to help.

Do some research first. Look into the background of GE, why they are there and what they do. Try to get an understanding of the different job roles. Go along to job fairs and speak to GE members when they are there giving information about the apprenticeship. Also try to get some qork experience at GE, that way you will have an understanding of the processes.