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Business Professional Apprentice Review

at British Airways

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Business Operations, Data Analysis, Information Technology, Project Management

Harmondsworth

Review Submitted: May 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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 create data reports for senior management and provide insights into operational performance to guide strategic decision making.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5
The people I work with are amazing and supportive. And I enjoy having the opportunity to attend events and support people in the early stages of their careers.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5
I have significantly improved my presentation skills and I've learnt how to use different software tools to perform data analysis.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5
As my programme involved working with different teams for 4 months, it was a bit unorganised at times from the teams hosting me. But overall it's been quite good.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5
My employer offers many types of support which has been very useful.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5
I receive a decent amount of support from the training provider.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5
My training provider has helped develop my skills as an analyst.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5
Lots of professional events to get involved with, not so much social activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I haven't had any issues with the people I've worked with and I really admire the early careers programmes they run.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

Demonstrate a passion for the aviation industry. Look up the corporate values and align them to your application.
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