Apply Now: British Airways Emerging Talent Program 2024

At British Airways, we believe anyone can bring new and original ideas to the table. It’s why we invest in our emerging talent and offer them opportunities to work on projects that sit at the very heart of our airline.

Our Emerging Talent programmes offer a boarding pass to a great future, one where you’ll be able to make an impact right from the moment you join us. If you’re inspired to help shape the future of air travel and you’re ambitious to learn, then we’re ready to help you spread your wings.

Get a taste of our Graduate Programmes with this exciting Internship. It may only last the summer, but you’ll pack plenty in. Take on responsibility in a placement in one of our Head Office departments. You’ll complete projects, business as usual tasks, and activities that make a real difference to our business - all while working alongside knowledgeable colleagues who’ll guide and support you. It’s a true experience of what it is like to work in a corporate environment. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to build your network with the Graduate community and learn about other areas of the business too. We’ve always been interested in different perspectives and viewpoints. Fresh thinking and new ideas. So we encourage applicants from any degree field.

The internship is tailored to every individual, based on your career ambitions, strengths, areas of development and where we have exciting projects, you will grow in confidence, increase your employability and grow your leadership skills.

• Table of Content
• About British Airways
• British Airways Summer Paid Internship
• Aim and Benefits of British Airways Summer Paid Internship
• Requirements for British Airways Summer Paid Internship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for British Airways Summer Paid Internship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About British Airways

We’re the nation’s flag carrier, the airline that connects Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris in 1919. Being able to stand proudly at the pinnacle of the aviation industry throughout our history is down to one thing: our people. We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day. Welcome to British Airways, where the sky is... continue reading

British Airways Summer Paid Internship

Aim and Benefits of British Airways Summer Paid Internship

Looking to join our graduate scheme? You won't be disappointed. Recently winning TargetJobs 'Most Popular Graduate Employer in the Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain', ranking 15 in the 'GTI Top 300 Graduate Employers' and 66 in the 'The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers', we can't wait to welcome you into the British Airways family.

We have many benefits for interns at British Airways, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our graduate community:

• Access to and part of our graduate network and community, with the opportunity to engage with graduates from all schemes in the business and learn from former graduates
• Involvement in our bold sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups including LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority network 'BeMe'
• Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges for partnership charities, supporting causes close to your heart
• Volunteering in schools, colleges and universities, sharing personal experiences to inspire, empower and mentor students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love
• Access to discounted flights to travel the world, and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality
• Opportunity to continue your British Airways experience following your internship by becoming a 'Campus Ambassador

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship:

If you and your circumstances meet the New Entrant criteria, we will be able to offer sponsorship for the following roles:

• Data Science Graduate
• Commercial Analytics Graduate
• Commercial Business Graduate
• Finance Graduate
• Engineering Technical Graduate 
• Engineering Planning and Supply Chain Graduate 

If you and your circumstances do not meet the New Entrant criteria OR if you are applying for a scheme that is not on the list above, you may be expected to self-fund your own visa.

Requirements for British Airways Summer Paid Internship Qualification

• You will have the desire to try new things, challenge yourself and develop in a short time.
• You’ll need the ability to think creatively, work independently but also not be afraid to speak up.
• You’ll need to be a great teammate, working with your fellow interns, in your department and even across the wider business and external partners.
• We are looking for a minimum of a predicted 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any subject.
• You MUST be returning to university following your 11-month placement with us.  

Interview date, Process and Venue for British Airways Summer Paid Internship

We are delighted you are considering applying! Here’s some more information you may need about the application process:

• All sections of your application need to be complete, including all online tests, by the deadline given
• Due to high volumes of applications, you may only apply for one graduate programme. We would recommend for you to read about each graduate scheme before applying as only your first application will be considered
• If you are successful with the online tests, you will be invited to complete a short video interview within a given timeframe
• Across all stages of the application process, if you fail to submit by the deadline, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Do you have any questions or need advice? During the recruitment window, we will be running weekly virtual drop-in centres for applicants to talk to our recruitment team. Come along any Tuesday between 3:30pm and 4:30pm by joining the MS teams link.

Timelines for this recruitment process

• Initial applications open between 4th November – 21st November. 
• If your initial application is successful, you will be invited to complete a video interview early December 2024 
• If your video interview is successful, you will be invited to an Assessment Centre in January 2025  

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit British Airways webpage