Aircraft maintenance apprentice Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

I have recently finished my training at resource group and am now at LHR doing my next 2 years experience in different areas of the airport, I’m starting SCC nights next Monday and will be on placement until around Christmas time.

10/10

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

I’ve learnt new hand skills and I have learnt a lot more about the engineering involved in aircraft’s. I have completed exams on different parts of the aircraft so have gained alot of knowledge.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It’s very enjoyable as it’s a job but also something I enjoy doing. It’s fun to have a different job everyday and have the excitement of not knowing what task I will be doing the next day.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It’s very well organised as we get given a set plan on everything we will be doing throughout our course

9/10

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

Our employer provides all the support we need, any problems will be solved and they are very supportive and fair.

10/10

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

The instructors were very knowledgable and knew how to answer questions. We where provided support throughout

10/10

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

I know so much more about aircraft and how they function. It has assisted me a lot in performing tasks on the live aircraft

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.)

We did an enrichment day where we went clay shooting with our managers and some other people from LHR whilst as resource group

10/10

9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s an amazing company with what they provide in terms of the apprenticeship and training. Also with support through the apprentiship to our end goal

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

Be yourself as it’s not something you should fake. Be interested in what you want to do and also strive toward being your best at it