Work Experience Insight Day - Flight Operations September to December 2025

Work Experience Insight Day – Flight Operations

Date: Wednesday 19th November

Duration: 10:00 – 16:00

Location: Vanguard House, Heathrow TW6 2PL

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025

 

The programme

Work Experience Insight Days at British Airways are one-day experiences, aiming to inspire the next generation of talent – that’s you! - by giving you a taste of work and the aviation industry.

 

What does a Work Experience Insight Day at British Airways look like?

Our Work Experience Insight Days are a way for students to gain first-hand experience of working for British Airways. The day will include activities, Q&A panels, workshops, tours, guest speakers and more!!

 

Our Flight Operations Work Experience Insight Day

Want to know more about the life of a Pilot at British Airways, well now is your chance! On this placement you can expect to hear directly from a number of our amazing flight operations team. You will also be getting involved in workshops and activities to give you a taste of what it is like to become a pilot.

 

 

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.

 

 

Applying for an Insight Day

The British Airways Work Experience Insight Days are aimed at students, either at school or college (not university).  

 

To apply for a Work Experience Insight Day, you must be: 

Year 9/S3 or above  Have a valid passport

Please ensure if you are successful in your application, that you are willing to travel to our Head Office in Heathrow for the Work Experience Insight Day. 

 

Recruitment Process

Step 1: Register for our student platform Speedbird-Z - https://britishairways.connectr.co.uk/inspire Step 2: Explore which area of British Airways you’d like to gain an insight into (do your research and speak to our mentors!) Step 3: Complete the ‘Intro to….’ task for Airport Operations. Here is the link:  Apply for Airport Operations Work Experience - Work Experience at BA - Modules - British Airways - Connectr. You MUST upload your project detailed in the module as part of your application. Step 4: Apply via the British Airways careers website. Step 5: We will review all applications for eligibility, let you know via email if you have been successful and confirm next steps and dates of Work Insight Day

Top Tip: We are looking for applications that show enthusiasm towards the industry!

*Before applying for this placement you must complete the pre learning project on Speedbird-Z and attach the required project to your application. Please follow the steps under the recruitment section to complete this.*

 

How to apply

Click here to apply