Airport Project Delivery Executive - Business Placement (Future Leaders) Review
at British Airways
School Leaver Programme
Logistics and Operations
Harmondsworth
Review Submitted: May 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Supporting the delivery, rollout, and continuous improvement of automation and technological projects to improve BA airport operations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It's been an amazing opportunity to develop my skills within the aviation industry and within business management
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Project Management
Crisis Management
Communication
Using Figma
Presentation
Problem Solving
Crisis Management
Communication
Using Figma
Presentation
Problem Solving
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Could be more organised. Didn't find out what placements we were in until the end of week 1
Otherwise, there's been a lot of support throughout
Otherwise, there's been a lot of support throughout
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Huge amount of support, both in personal life and within work. Loads of opportunities to get involved and develop skills
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
N/A
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I study Aviation Management which has provided a fantastic foundation to this role. It's meant I can come in and learn more high level knowledge instead of starting off with the basics.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There's a grad community that organised events and socials to get involved with
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Loads of opportunities
Exciting industry
Great people to work with
The company is really setup for these types of programmes
Exciting industry
Great people to work with
The company is really setup for these types of programmes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself
Show interest in taking on new opportunities
Don't be afraid to make mistakes - learn from them
Make it what you want it to be
Show interest in taking on new opportunities
Don't be afraid to make mistakes - learn from them
Make it what you want it to be
