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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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.
