Duration: 1 day
Salary: Voluntary
Location: London
Application Closing Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Start Date: Various dates through January-March 2026
The Programme
“Does a Work Experience opportunity at British Airways sound like something you would enjoy?”
The British Airways Work Experience programme offers students from the age of 14-18 years a way to gain experience in a variety of departments across the business.
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!
You will participate in activities, learn about various business areas including:
- Airport Operations
- Business
- Engineering
- Flight Operations
- Ground Operations
- Sustainability
- Winter Operations
Plus, hear from and have the chance to put your questions to the people who help make British Airways fly!
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??
About You
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 were looking for in the airline industry.
When were looking at applications for Work Experience, we want to see these qualities come through in your answers:
- Professional and positive attitude
- Passionate about the airline
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated and proactive
Whats in it for you?
Your journey continues…
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.
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.
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!
Recruitment process
- Click this link - apply now and you will be taken to Speedbird-Z where you can select the opportunity you would like to apply for.
- Explore which area of British Airways you’d like to gain an insight into (do your research and speak to our mentors!)
- Apply via the British Airways careers website
- We will review all applications for eligibility and will let you know via email the outcome of your application.
Top Tip: We are looking for applications that show enthusiasm towards the industry!
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 strongly recommend asking your teacher if they will provide this consent before applying!