Aspiring leader Apprentice Review
at British Airways
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations
London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Hounslow, UK
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I work in wellbeing. On a day to day I rotate around different business areas promoting wellbeing resources to our colleagues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my apprenticeship program. Apprentices are a huge part of BA so I’ve always felt welcome and super involved in the community
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. Developed my confidence and overall presentation and people skills. Given so many networking opportunities with people in and outside the company which has helped me build a good career network.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
From day one we were told about how our program is a journey. Even from the beginning we were always looking towards our end goals and ambitions
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I always know who to go to when an issue arises. Constant catch ups with placement mangers and line mangers mean we never feel left out of anything
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
So many resources are available to me plus my tutor provided by my uni who helps tremendously with my dyslexia. Lectures are always on hand and always efficient when responding to questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I love that our assignments are catered towards an aviation environment. Makes it so much easier for us to be able to understand and apply to our projects within work
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
I’m involved in several communities within BA including WINGS our woman’s inclusion network.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing place to start off a career. So much support especially if you’re a school leaver and loads of opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself! There is no one type of person that BA look for.
Take time when answering questions if doing an interview. If you need to take a minute to think through your answers take it. You want to have your best foot forward
Take time when answering questions if doing an interview. If you need to take a minute to think through your answers take it. You want to have your best foot forward
