Machining Apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Gaining experience within the workplace by shadowing engineers and expanding my knowledge by using various tools and taking part in doing jobs.

10/10

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

Yes, team building, hand mechanical skills, programming, problem solving and many more.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Always kept engaged and countless new thing to learn on a everyday basis.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well

10/10

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

Any problems are solved quickly and effectively

10/10

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

Any that is needed.

10/10

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

The NVQ and job role go hand in hand, guiding me through the apprenticeship

10/10

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, lots of opportunities to go on volunteering events.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Endless skills, opportunities, good moral, and an overall good place to work.

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

Do your research on the company and what we do here at GE, understand how aviation and the engines work as best as possible and show ability to adapt.