Business Placement - Heathrow

Duration: 11 Months

Location: London Heathrow

Salary: £26,000 Pro-Rata

Start Date: September 2027

Application Closing Date: 4th November 2026

What You'll Be Doing

Over the course of this 11-month programme, you'll develop an enviable set of skills through a placement aligned to your studies, career aspirations and development needs. Depending on your interests and area of study, you could be based in either one of our Head Office functions or within our Engineering department, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

You'll also gain exposure to different business areas and have involvement and responsibility for projects and work that will have a real impact on our business.

We're open to your fresh ideas and different perspectives. You'll be encouraged to challenge our current thinking and look for ways to improve existing processes, helping us work smarter, faster and more efficiently.

You'll have the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, from graduates to senior leaders. This placement is all about making things happen through collaboration, while building networks across both our business placement and graduate communities.

Throughout the programme, you'll grow in confidence, develop valuable technical and professional skills, and build your understanding of working within a large global organisation. All of this will enhance your future employability and support your leadership journey.

Who We're Looking For

• A predicted 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any subject.

• You MUST be returning to university following your 11 month Business Placement.

• You will have the desire to try new things, challenge yourself and develop in a short time.

What's in it for you?

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

• Be part of our graduate community and connect with peers across the business

• Get involved in sustainability and community initiatives

• Join colleague networks like LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority network 'BeMe'

• Volunteer in schools and universities to inspire future talent

• Enjoy discounted flights and generous annual leave to explore the world

• Opportunity to continue your British Airways experience following your placement by becoming a 'Campus Ambassador'.

Boost Your Application

Visit our student website, Speedbird-Z. This is a one-stop-shop for students interested in a career in aviation. You can speak to our digital mentors, complete learning modules to help your application and find out what events we have coming up!

Do you have any questions or need advice? Join our weekly virtual drop-in sessions to talk to our recruitment team. Come along any Tuesday between 3:30pm and 4:30pm. Find the teams link on Speedbird-Z.

Be Yourself at BA

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We're looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the Business Placement. Please also note that the completion of the placement scheme will lead the graduates to be eligible to apply for the role of Business Graduate. Please note that the qualified role of Business Graduate is not currently eligible for sponsorship.

Recruitment Process and Timelines

• Step 1 - Click apply to visit our Discover & Prep hub. You will need to complete a Pre-Application Task before you apply.
• Step 2 - Once you have completed the activities on our Discover & Prep hub, you can begin your application.
• Step 3 - Once your application has been submitted, you will be invited to complete some online assessments.
• Step 4 - Successful candidates will then be invited to complete a Video Interview to assess your motivation and fit for the role. You will be invited to this stage in November.
• Step 5 - If you reach the final stage, you will be invited to Waterside for an Assessment Centre where you will complete an interview and work-related exercises. This is due to be in early December.

Across all stages of the application process, if you fail to submit by the deadline, your application will be automatically withdrawn.

Important: You can only apply to one emerging talent scheme, so choose wisely.

For more information about our British Airways Business Placement click HERE.