Work Experience Placement - Engineering Wales (January - March 2025)

Work Experience Placement - Engineering (Wales)

Duration: 5 Days

Location: British Airways Engineering Wales

Application closing date: 25th September 2024

Placement Dates: 5-day placements between January-March 2025

Work Experience Placement - Engineering Wales

At BAEW, we have three distinct businesses dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for all British Airways Boeing long-haul aircraft and Airbus fleet components. Our mission is not only to ensure the integrity and safety of every aircraft but also to drive towards a more sustainable future in aviation.

Our teams work across a wide range of areas, including Wings, Engines, Gears, Tails, Holds, Cabins, Seats, Safety Equipment, flight deck and Avionics. Whether it's a minor touch-up of paint or the major task of changing landing gear, every detail matters. We also have specialized workshops and support teams in Compliance, Planning, Technical, and Quality who contribute to our high standards.

We are offering a unique opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the world of engineering with a global airline. During a 5-day placement between January and March, you will experience firsthand what it's like to work across various departments, gaining invaluable insights into the different aspects of aircraft maintenance and engineering.

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.

When we're looking at applications for Work Experience, we want to see these qualities come through in your answers:

• Professional and positive attitude
• Passionate about engineering, the airline and our business
• Good communication skills
• Strong organisation and prioritization

What's 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, it's 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 10/S4 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 this in-person placement will be held at British Airways Engineering Wales, based in Cardiff. Please ensure if you are successful in your application, that you are willing to travel to Cardiff 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 Engineering. Here is the link: Apply for Engineering 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, and 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. 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!