Work Experience Placement - Heathrow Engineering September to December 2025

Work Experience Placement - Engineering 

Duration: 4 Days

Location: London Heathrow

Application closing date: Tuesday 6th May 2025 

Placement Dates: Various 4-day placement dates between September to December 2025

Work Experience Placement - Engineering

Our engineering teams focus on the behind-the-scene activity. You can expect to hear from our colleagues on procedures such as an engine change, a structural repair or a complex aircraft inspection. You will also be getting involved in workshops and activities to give you a taste of what is it like to work in Engineering for a global airline. Apply now for a 4-day placement between September and December!

Once the vacancy has closed, you will receive a form asking you to select which week you can attend the work experience, and your application will be screened against those who have provided the same availability for the week/weeks you select.

About you

At British Airways, we look out for your potential and attitude, rather than your experience. We can provide the training and help you develop your skills and knowledge, but you need to have that get up and go, positive attitude that we're looking for in the airline industry.

When we're looking at applications for Work Experience, we want to see these qualities come through in your answers:

Professional and positive attitude Passionate about engineering, the airline and our business Good communication skills Strong organisation and prioritisation

 

What's in it for you?

Your journey continues...

Our Inspire Student Ambassador Programme invites students who have completed Work Experience Placements at British Airways to apply for the Ambassador role and further develop their confidence, work readiness and employability skills.

After completing a summer training course, our ambassadors represent us at school activities and British Airways events. The transferable skills and knowledge developed from this programme gives students gives students their second step into an aviation career.

With many of our former work experience students going on to progress to the ambassador programme and then to full time employment us, its the natural next step in your dream aviation career journey!

 

Applying for a placement

The British Airways Work Experience Programme is aimed at full time students, either at school or college.

To apply for work experience, you must be:

Year 10/S4 or above Have a valid passport In full time education in school or college (not university)

You can live anywhere in the UK to apply for work experience, however our in-person placements will be held London Heathrow. Please ensure if you are successful in your application, that you are willing to travel to London Heathrow for the duration of your placement.

Recruitment Process

Step 1: Register for our student platform Speedbird-Z -