Work experience student Review
at British Airways
Work Experience
Logistics and Operations
Gatwick Airport (LGW), Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP, UK
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.2/5
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:
5/5
Shadowing engineering team at Gatwick airport
To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?
5/5
Work experience was amazing and staff were very engaging
How well organised was your work experience?
5/5
Really well organised with somthing planned everyday
How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
It helped me get a rounded overview of the industry and reinforced my career path as a pilot
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
1/5
No
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?
5/5
Technical skills and gave me a rounded view of the aviation industry
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
I learnt a lot about the company’s culture
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Opens up many opportunities in aviation and has helped me towards my career as a pilot extremely
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be dedicated and prepare well for selection, and if you fail initially (like I did), don’t give up as you now know what you need to next time to improve. The work experience will open up many doors so enjoy it!
