Work experience student Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of what your work experience involved:

    • Shadowing engineering team at Gatwick airport

    10/10
  • 2. What training and skills development did you learn from your work experience?

    • Technical skills and gave me a rounded view of the aviation industry

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent did you enjoy your work experience?

    • Work experience was amazing and staff were very engaging

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised was your work experience?

    • Really well organised with somthing planned everyday

    10/10
  • 5. How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?

    • I learnt a lot about the company’s culture

    10/10
  • 6. How much did your work experience help you in deciding on your future career path?

    • It helped me get a rounded overview of the industry and reinforced my career path as a pilot

    10/10
  • 7. Were you paid or reimbursed for this experience?

    • No

    1/10
  • 8. Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?

    • Yes

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Opens up many opportunities in aviation and has helped me towards my career as a pilot extremely

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Airways?

    • Be dedicated and prepare well for selection, and if you fail initially (like I did), don’t give up as you now know what you need to next time to improve. The work experience will open up many doors so enjoy it!

Details

Work Experience

Logistics and Operations

Gatwick Airport (LGW), Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP, UK

April 2023

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