Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Review

I do desk based engineering with a lot of paperwork involving regulation and dealing with Front Line Commands.

I have developed my communication, presenting skills and explaining difficult concepts to different audiences.

I haven’t regretted joining the scheme since the day I started. I really enjoy the variety and learning opportunities the scheme gives me and the STEM outreach opportunities as well.

The organisation of the scheme is hit and miss. The worse organisation comes to changing placements as we usually don’t find out where and when we are moving until late in the day which makes planning difficult for ourselves and the teams we are moving from and to.

I have received a lot of support from my employer on a variety of subjects.

Our training providers Weston and UWE have caused me the most grief throughout my apprenticeship and are definitely the worst part of the scheme.

I think the scheme should be a masters as thats the minimum requirement for career progression in our business. In four years I haven’t used any learning from my degree once.

There is a great deal of extra circular activities as well as additional training. Opportunities to go to schools to deliver STEM outreach and the chance to go to networking events.

Yes

They are supportive and the job opportunities post apprenticeship are great.

Know what DE&S does and information about the scheme you are applying for. Also its not all about grades, you need to be a rounded person.