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British Airways

Business Professional Apprentice Review

at British Airways

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

West Drayton, Greater London

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am currently a business professional apprentice at British Airways which is a 3 year apprenticeship, that involves business related placements and working towards a business admin and another qualification at Level 3/4. On a day to day, in the emerging talent team I manage the inspire inbox and the events that come through as a result of that whilst supporting the wider team in their projects also.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy being a BA apprentice!

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have been able to improve upon my IT skills having joined BA as I use various platforms such as Excel. Also, I've improved upon my time management and problem solving skills having to balance my placement work with my apprenticeship work.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It was made very clear the structure of my apprenticeship as it was explained in the induction periods and before I had began the scheme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive an immense amount of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
So much support and guidance.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I'm taught different skills which will make me a better apprentice at BA.
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
I was able to attend Careers events to represent and speak about all the opportunities available at BA with students and young people.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It'll allow them to explore all the different opportunities available within the aviation industry whilst allowing you to build up and find new skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be confident and be yourself. They're not looking for perfection but potential as at BA they wish to build the future of aviation and business.
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