Future Leader Graduate Review
at British Airways
Graduate Scheme
Business Management, Business Operations, Information Technology, Logistics and Operations, Project Management, Purchasing and Supply, Transport Planning
London
Review Submitted: November 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!
5/5
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Overview of the Role
4.6/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at British Airways?
Very positive, lots of opportunities, lots of responsibility
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I have completed 7 different rotations within BA, some operational for short period (Cabin crew and Customer X (to learn about the business)), operational management roles [Responsibilities were on the day running and improvement of that business area], and other head office roles completing various functions from people management, financial and strategical roles.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
Not treated as a graduate, instead opinions are valued and given opportunity
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Good pay, full staff travel benefits
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Ticking off my key skills and making sure im ready to lead departments
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Opportunities in both formal training and day to day roles
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
Have Graduate business partner and buddy, but line managers are all great at giving support
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
Some placements are shift work, most are flexible
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Very good
How would you rate British Airways initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate British Airways CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities with good incentives and lots of future career moves
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to British Airways?
Be ready for a stringent referencing process
