Summer Intern Review

Item: Summer Intern at British Airways
Rating: 4.9
Author: Anonymous

at British Airways

Internship (1 Month+)

Engineering

Heathrow Airport (LHR), Hounslow, UK

Review Submitted: July 2026

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.5/5 - Support and Guidance

5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

As a Summer Intern, my role involved supporting engineering-related projects while gaining exposure to different areas of the business. On a typical day, I worked from 9:00am to 5:00pm, focusing on assigned project work and progressing deliverables. I regularly met with my manager to discuss progress, receive guidance, and set objectives. In addition to project work, I organised shadowing opportunities across different departments to broaden my understanding of the business and learn how various teams contribute to operations. Networking was also an important part of my role, allowing me to build professional relationships, learn from experienced colleagues, and gain insight into different career paths within the organisation.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes, I was given a significant level of responsibility during my internship, particularly through managing my own project. I was trusted to take ownership of the project from planning through to completion, which involved conducting research, developing solutions, tracking progress, and presenting my findings. This required me to work independently, manage my time effectively, and communicate regularly with my manager and other stakeholders to ensure the project stayed on track.
Alongside my project responsibilities, I also took the initiative to organise shadowing opportunities across different departments and build relationships with colleagues throughout the business. Having ownership of my own project gave me valuable experience in accountability, decision-making, and professional communication, and made me feel like a valued member of the team rather than just an observer.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

Yes, I have developed both my soft skills and technical skills during my internship. One of the biggest areas of growth has been my confidence in a professional office environment. Through regular meetings, networking with colleagues, and arranging shadowing opportunities across different departments, I became more comfortable communicating with new people, asking questions, and building professional relationships.
I have also developed several technical skills. In particular, I learned how to use Microsoft Power Apps, which allowed me to gain experience in creating and improving business applications. Working on my project gave me the opportunity to apply these skills in a practical setting while also improving my problem-solving, organisation, and project management abilities.
Overall, the internship has helped me become more confident professionally while also expanding my technical knowledge and experience with industry tools.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

I received a good level of support and guidance throughout my internship. There were always colleagues and managers willing to help, answer questions, and provide advice whenever needed. While support was readily available, it often required me to take the initiative and ask for it myself. As my confidence grew, I became much more comfortable reaching out to people across the business, and I found that everyone was very approachable and happy to share their knowledge and experience.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

4/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

The company culture was very friendly, sociable, and supportive. From the beginning of my internship, colleagues were welcoming and approachable, which helped me settle into the workplace quickly. There was a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, and people were always willing to offer help, share their knowledge, and answer questions.
The office had a positive and social atmosphere, making it easy to build relationships with colleagues through networking and shadowing opportunities. Although employees were busy with their own responsibilities, everyone was supportive and encouraged learning and development. Overall, the culture made me feel valued and comfortable, which helped me grow in confidence both professionally and personally during my internship.

How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?

5/5

How would you rate the social opportunities?

5/5

How would you rate the diversity initiatives?

5/5

How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?

5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?

I really enjoyed my internship and found it to be both informative and engaging. It provided me with valuable insight into the engineering industry and allowed me to gain practical experience through working on my own project. I particularly enjoyed the opportunity to learn new skills, take on responsibility, and apply my knowledge in a professional environment.
One of the most rewarding aspects of the internship was meeting and working with colleagues from across the business. Through networking and shadowing opportunities, I built a strong professional network and learned from a wide range of experienced people. The friendly and supportive culture made the experience enjoyable and helped me develop both personally and professionally.
Overall, the internship exceeded my expectations and gave me a much better understanding of the workplace, while also increasing my confidence and preparing me for future career opportunities.

Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship

5/5

Please rate how your experience met your expectations

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to British Airways

My advice to anyone applying to British Airways would be to be yourself and make the most of every opportunity available. The company values people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn, and able to work well with others, so it is important to show your genuine interests and personality throughout the application process.
During the internship, I found that some of the best experiences came from exploring areas that interested me, whether that was through project work, networking, or arranging shadowing opportunities in different departments. I would also encourage others not to be afraid to ask for help or reach out to new people. Everyone is very supportive and willing to share their knowledge, and building those connections can help you learn a great deal and make the most of your experience.
Overall, be proactive, stay curious, and take advantage of the opportunities available to you. The more you put into the experience, the more you will gain from it.