Job Description

Work Experience Insight Day - Engineering

Date: Wednesday 17th September and Wednesday 3rd December



Location: BA Technical Block C, London Heathrow



Application Closing Date: Tuesday 6th May 2025

The Programme

We are happy to introduce Work Experience Insight Days at British Airways. This is a one-day Work Experience, 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 Engineering Work Experience Insight Day

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.



Below are the dates that the insight days will be running. Once the vacancy has closed, you will receive a form asking you to select one of the below dates you are able to attend.


17th September 3rd December

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 Engineering. Here is the link: Apply for Engineering 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