Work Experience & School Programmes
It doesn’t matter what your background is, or where you come from. It’s where you’re going that we care about.
Inspire is our award-winning work experience programme that gives students a taste of what we do at British Airways and showcases what a career in aviation looks like with the nation’s flag carrier.
Each and every one of our colleagues at British Airways is ready to help motivate and guide the next generation of talent, and help you gain a taste of our industry.
Why British Airways?
Originality is the spirit that’s taking us forward.
That means we celebrate individuality and welcome people who bring new ideas to the table. We’re inclusive and forward-thinking in our approach.
It means we empower our colleagues to push new ideas forward and make them feel truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. That includes all the young talent who join us on work experience placements.
If you can demonstrate you share these values, we’re ready to welcome you on board.
Get in touch
If you have a question about joining us on a work experience placement, or want to find out more about any of our Emerging Talent programmes, then we're on hand to help.
Speak to our Emerging Talent team
Join the Emerging Talent virtual ‘drop in’ sessions where you can ask any questions about our programmes and opportunities. You name it, we can help. Join us between 3:30pm and 4:30pm every first Tuesday of the month, using the following Teams link:
Speak to our Pilot Recruitment team
Join a virtual ‘drop in’ session where we’ll answer all your questions about becoming a British Airways pilot. Our sessions are informal Teams calls held on the first Wednesday of every month, between 4pm to 5pm. You can join using the link below.
Golden Ticket programme
Our Golden Ticket programme recognises the exceptional students we meet at career events. We look for positivity and a proactive attitude. Winners receive exclusive opportunities each month across a ten-month programme, including 1:1 career advice, leadership workshops and visits to our Heathrow Head Office.
School events
Would you like us to visit your students? We attend many career fairs and school events to showcase aviation to pupils and share our knowledge and insights. We’re passionate about inspiring young talent and proving that when you work for British Airways, the sky is never the limit. Contact us for more information at inspire@ba.com.
Prepare for take off
While we’re searching for great young talent to join us, it’s important to remember we aren’t looking for the finished article. However, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the most from your work experience programme with us.
Do your research
We’re extremely excited about our future, and all the big plans we’re working on. However, we’re also hugely proud of our pioneering past. Knowing a bit about our history and our groundbreaking achievements will really impress us.
Think about our values
Originality is the spirit that’s taking us forward. That means we celebrate individuality and welcome people who bring new ideas to the table. We’re inclusive and forward-thinking in our approach. If you can demonstrate that you share these values, you’ll really make an impact.
What do we look for in our future colleagues?
We champion a culture of belonging where colleagues can be themselves. We also believe there are some traits that can really help you thrive at British Airways. These include a professional and positive attitude, being reliable and punctual as well as motivated and resilient.