Future Leaders Graduate Review
at British Airways
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations
Harmondsworth
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
3 Year rotational scheme, in commercial, operational and strategic placements. In my final year of the scheme I am working as a Project Manager
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy being part of the graduate community at British Airways. The autonomy we get in the placements we do is really rewarding.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Negotiation, Project management, Microsoft Office, Mentoring, networking, time management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
We all have a graduate manager who organises the structure of the graduate scheme and is there for pastoral and developmental support
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We all have a graduate manager who organises the structure of the graduate scheme and is there for pastoral and developmental support. Lots of support where required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Poor support, I have as little interaction with the training provider as possible
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
The graduate scheme provides all I need to perform in my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Graduate committee which organises social and networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Established company with good leadership, ready to build back better out of the pandemic. Exciting opportunities for personal growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself. Research the firm. Know why you want to join BA.
