Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

My role involves completing CAD models and drawing changes. Conversing with the team to see what tasks are needed to be completed that week. We also have weekly check-in meetings to discuss upcoming projects.

9/10

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

I have developed my CAD skills as well as improving on my maths and physics that I did for A-level. I have learnt how to manage my time in order to get tasks done.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme quite a lot as it gives a good mix of practical as well as computer work. Doing a degree along side it also allows me to put what I have learnt into practice.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is organized okay, we have a clear overview of what we will be doing in the next 5 years with opportunity to change our rotations depending on what we enjoy. However being one of the first years to do it there are a few weak points.

6/10

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

We receive a lot of support from our employer. For example we are giving time to study/ revise if we have upcoming exams at college. There is also lots of help available if we get stuck on tasks at work.

10/10

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

We receive some support from our training provider when working towards our qualifications. The lecturers are always available via teams. However sometimes it feels like there could be more done to help us especially during difficult topics.

5/10

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

I feel my qualification helps me to perform well within my role as it gives me a better understanding of the theory behind the tasks I am completing in my role.

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.)

There are lots of volunteering opportunities at work to get involved with. There are also sporting events organized by work. Sometimes there are also networking events or seminars that we have the opportunity to go to.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

There is a good atmosphere within the office as help is always readily available. The fact that you get a degree whilst being paid will also greatly benefit your career as well as allow you to enjoy the time spent doing it. GE also provide a lot of support.

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

Make sure you do your research into the company, for example, it's history and learn what the product does and why it is so successful. Spend time preparing notes for the interview and make sure you have experiences to prove certain qualities like leadership and teamwork.