Aircraft Maintenance Technician Review

by GE Aerospace

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

First year is full time college. Second year is a site rotation, shadowing various roles in the facility with one day in college. Final year is more site rotations along side completing the NVQ.

8/10

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

I have learn't many new skill when it comes to fitting and understanding mechanical assemblies. My hands skills have improved as well as my ability to understand technical drawings and documentation.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the job itself and I enjoyed having the privilege of experiencing many different sections of the role. I have met many great people.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Due to leadership change at the beginning and a constant settling of the new programme, it hasn't been the most organised or structured. Credit where its due I believe they are doing their best and have good intentions for their apprentices.

7/10

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

For the mosty part I personally have always recived the support I need.

8/10

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

All the support I require. We have regular reviews and meetings.

8/10

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

The BTEC course had a lot of useful modules that I found assisted my role in the factory. I have found the NVQ has forced me to learn more about the role in the pursuit to anwser the question packs, which is great.

8/10

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 a few extra-curricular activities to get involved in. These are primarily careers fairs where you get the chance to voulenteer to represent the company. I have met a few intreresting people through this. Once a year theres a change for a few apprentices to go to an airshow.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

If they were looking for a local apprenticeship in aerospace that offers great experience, pays well and offers opportunites. Then I would recommened it.

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

Have the standard 5 GCSE's including science, math and English. A genuine interest in aircraft and aerospace would benefit well. Any experience in STEM and Aerospace would also highly benefit the application.