Commercial Business Graduate Review
at British Airways
Graduate Scheme
Business Operations
Hounslow
Review Submitted: November 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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?
British Airways is a great company to work for with lots of opportunities & room for growth. It is an exciting industry to be a part of and brings a lot of interesting challenges.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
As a commercial graduate, my first placement at British Airways was in e-commerce and platforms, working on the development of a new app for customers. My main responsibility is running the beta testing of the new app. I have enjoyed the project management & stakeholder relationships aspect of the role.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
I feel I have a lot of responsibility.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
Good pay & benefits of staff travel is great.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
I now know I would love to stay in the aviation industry.
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
They could do more tailored training.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
More line manager & HR support would have been beneficial but we do have buddys & mentors.
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
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?
A great company to work for and being in the airline industry is super interesting.
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?
Get to know the company well.
