Business Professional Apprentice Review

by British Airways

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

For the first year, I do 3, 4 month long placements in various business areas. I then specialise in one of these areas for the next 2 years. During year one, I work towards a level 3 business admin qualification. On year 2&3, I work towards an additional qualification.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes- I’ve learnt masses of new skills: - Project management - Leadership - Professionalism - Business fundamentals - Interpersonal skills - Business fundamentals - Planning and organisation And much, much more.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme. I think the advantage of being able to rotate around business areas for the first year is MASSIVE in comparison to other apprenticeship schemes. It’s great- especially if you’re not 100% set on what you want your future career to be!

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I think the structure is amazing - like I said before, the rotational aspect is so advantageous

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive all the support I need from my employer. I was told I have designated people to go to for support from the start, and support has been consistently good since I started.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

A great amount

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I would say that the qualification does help, but my roles are so unique that I find myself learning far more from the rotational placements than the formal training. Though, of course it’s still great to have.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes

10/10

9a. Would you recommend British Airways to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I think that all round, this apprenticeship is great.

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

Be yourself in the application… we are looking for POTENTIAL, not the finished product in an apprentice. Just be yourself, show your energy and enthusiasm for the business and show off that you’ve done your research.