Undergraduate Flight Systems Engineer Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.6
  • The Company
    4.5
  • The Culture
    3.8

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Fantastic opportunity to be given a real responsibility on a brand new project that was underway. There was plenty to do and I was given real responsibility to make a difference.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • People went out of their way to make sure I was made to feel as if I was part of the company. I was given a run down of the project and I was involved in other areas. Also given tours of the facilities, since it is such a big company this proved a real insight.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Regular meetings to discuss progress. Informative, constructive feedback. Managers had time to sit down and go through it with me.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Not too busy, some days did seem to drag a bit but overall there was plenty to do and something always cropped up.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a deliverable with a requirement that by the customer with a deadline. This made the placement a lot more enjoyable than it maybe otherwise would have been.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Developed competencies and forged relationships that will last for my life.

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Bog standard office environment.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very well managed and set up.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Given the best opportunity to fufil my potential.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Sports and Social Club

    National Travel
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Fantastic company, massive too if you want to move around the business.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Nights out organised and had lunch together.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Preston. Says it all.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Read above.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • A few opportunities, but as a summer placement student was hard to get too involved.

    4/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

North West

October 2013

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