Work Experience Insight Days January to March 2027

<DIV><P><STRONG>Duration: </STRONG> 1 day</P> <P><STRONG>Salary:</STRONG> Voluntary</P> <P><STRONG>Location:</STRONG> London</P> <P><STRONG>Application Closing Date</STRONG>: Tuesday 29th September 2026</P> <P><STRONG>Start Date:  </STRONG>Various dates through Jan - March 2027</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>The Programme</STRONG></P> <P> Does a Work Experience opportunity at British Airways sound like something you would enjoy? </P> <P>The British Airways Work Experience programme offers students from the age of 13 a way to gain experience in a variety of departments across the business.</P> <P>These one-day events are like a backstage' pass into our world, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of future talent into aviation - that's you, of course!</P> <P> </P> <P>You will participate in activities, learn about various business areas including:</P> <UL> <LI>Engineering</LI> <LI>Flight Operations</LI> <LI>Introduction to BA</LI> </UL> <P> </P> <P>Plus, hear from and have the chance to put your questions to the people who help make British Airways fly!</P> <P> </P> <P>These exciting once in a term-time' opportunities will not only increase your knowledge and understanding of What' we do and How' we do it, but will also serve to either deepen the desire to pursue a lifelong career with us - in the skies, or on the ground -  or make British Airways a visible and viable option for those who would have not even considered us as a potential employer - and why wouldn't you??</P> <P><STRONG> </STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>About You</STRONG></P> <P>At British Airways, we look out for your potential and attitude, rather than your experience. We can provide the training and help you develop your skills and knowledge, but you need to have that get up and go, positive attitude that we're looking for in the airline industry.</P> <P>When we're looking at applications for Work Experience, we want to see these qualities come through in your answers:</P> <UL> <LI>Professional and positive attitude</LI> <LI>Passionate about the airline</LI> <LI>Good communication skills</LI> <LI>Self-motivated and proactive</LI> </UL> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>What's in it for you?</STRONG></P> <P>Your journey continues </P> <P>Our Inspire Student Ambassador programme invites students who have completed work experience at British Airways to apply for the ambassador role and further develop their confidence, work readiness and employability skills.</P> <P>After completing a summer training course, our ambassadors represent us at school activities and British Airways events. The transferable skills and knowledge developed from this programme gives students their second step into an aviation career.</P> <P>With many of our former work experience students going on to progress to the ambassador programme and then full-time employment with us, it's the natural next step in your dream aviation career journey!</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Recruitment process</STRONG> </P> <UL> <LI>Step 1: Register for our student platform Speedbird-Z - <STRONG> https://britishairways.connectr.co.uk/inspire </STRONG></LI> <LI>Step 2: Explore which area of British Airways you'd like to gain an insight into (do your research and speak to our mentors!)</LI> <LI>Step 3: Complete the 'Work Experience at British Airways' module.</LI> <LI>Step 4: Apply via the British Airways careers website. </LI> <LI>Step 5: You must upload your task for the relevant placement as a part of your application.</LI> <LI>Step 5: We will review all applications for eligibility, and let you know via email if you have been successful and confirm next steps and dates of placement. </LI> </UL> <P>Please note, you can only apply for one programme, so choose the area you are most excited to learn more about. You cannot complete more than one work experience placement.</P> <P><STRONG>Top Tip:</STRONG> We are looking for applications that show enthusiasm towards the industry! </P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Please note that if you are successful in your application for Work Experience with us, you will be required to provide a school consent letter to permit your absence from your school/ college. We</STRONG><STRONG> <SPAN>strongly recommend</SPAN></STRONG><STRONG> asking your teacher if they will provide this consent before applying!</STRONG> </P></DIV>

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