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British Airways

FDM Specialist Review

at British Airways

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Harmondsworth

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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 look at aircraft safety events to help build an accurate risk picture of the airlines operations
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the programme I am on.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills including the use of different programmes such as python, power BI etc. I have also learnt how to analyse data to provide valuable insights and how to use evidence to complete an investigation to help provide safety recommendations.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My current programme is very well organised and structured. I know exactly what I need to be working on and when.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer provides me with all the support I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider provides me with all the support I need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel as if my training helps me to perform better in my role as I am learning different improvement techniques which will help me to make changes in the business with minimal disruption.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Yes, however I choose not to take part in most.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoy working at BA and feel valued by the team I work in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?
Be yourself and take time to work out what you enjoy because it might not be what you expect
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