Work Experience Placement - Finance
Duration: 3 Days
Location: London Heathrow
Application closing date: 25th September 2024
Placement Date: 10th-12th March 2025
Finance Work Experience Placement
Discover the world of Finance at British Airways! Our 3 day Work Experience Placement at Heathrow Head Office, Offers students aged 16-18 a unique opportunity to explore financial operations within a dynamic Aviation industry setting. Develop essential skills, work alongside our experts, and get involved in exciting project work! Apply now for an March 2025 Placement (10th-12th).
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 were looking for in the airline industry.
We are looking for students currently enrolled in full time education at Sixth Form / College, with a strong interest in a career within the finance industry. You will have keen problem solving skills, with a willingness to learn!
When were looking at applications for Work Experience, we want to see these qualities come through in your answers:
- Professional and positive attitude
- Passionate about the airline and our business
- Good communication skills
- Strong organisation and prioritization
Whats 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 12 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 insight days will 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 - 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 Business. Here is the link: Apply for Business Work Experience - Work Experience at BA - Modules - British Airways - Connectr
- 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 placement
Please note, you can only apply for one programme, so choose the area you are most excited to learn more about. You cannot complete more than one work experience placement.
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 under the supporting files tab. Please follow the steps under the recruitment section to complete this.
Please also note that if you are successful in your application for the Work Experience, you will be required to provide a school consent letter to permit your absence from your school/ college. We strongly recommend asking your teacher if they will provide this consent before applying!