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British Airways

Work experience student Review

at British Airways

Insight Day

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

London

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of the Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture

Overview of the Experience

Please give an overview of what your Insight involved:
5/5
An insight into the life of a pilot, ways to become a pilot, and how pilot training works
To what extent did you enjoy your Insight?
5/5
I loved the day, and I would happily go again
How well organised was your Insight?
5/5
Very well organised, everything went smoothly with many different presentations
How much did your Insight help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Very much, I now know what I want to do after GCSE’s
Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?
5/5
No

Skills Development

What training and skills development did you learn from your Insight?
5/5
Different pilot competencies

Company Culture

How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
A lot, I learnt what they look for when applying and what it is like to ba a pilot
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Yes, there were lots of people to network with, most of all I am still in touch with

Recommendations and Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing working ethics and organisation.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be motivated, the look for people who will want to work for them in the future. Motivation is key!
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