Duration: 2 Years
Location: London Heathrow
Salary: £33,000
Start Date: September 2027
Application Closing Date: 4th November 2026
What You’ll Be Doing
Through a series of placements, you’ll get under the skin of the strategic planning that makes our engineering function tick. With a large fleet of over 250 aircraft, you’ll have a breadth of exposure to our incredible operation.
A big challenge of the role is managing the huge volumes of suppliers we work with to ensure we have the right parts in the right place at the right time, anywhere in the world enabling the smooth running of our operation.
You could be organising the maintenance schedules for both our short haul and long haul aircraft; developing the long term strategy of maintenance considering efficiency, cost, time and quality of how we do things; or delivering projects around which aircraft we are entering and exiting in the business.
Who We’re Looking For
- A minimum of a 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any subject (achieved or expected).
- The drive to succeed, with the ability to think both creatively and strategically.
What's in it for you?
- 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
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 graduate scheme. Please also note that the completion of the graduate scheme will lead the graduates to being eligible to apply for Engineering Business roles. Please note that Engineering Business roles are not currently eligible for sponsorship.
Recruitment Process and Timelines
- 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 January.
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.
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Graduate - Engineering Business employer: British Airways
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