Discover BA Placement – Engineering
Placement Dates: 21st – 23rd April 2026
Duration: 3 days
Location: London Heathrow
Salary: Voluntary opportunity
Application Closing Date: 19th November 2025
Placement Overview
Over three immersive days, you’ll gain a unique introduction to life at British Airways and the aviation industry. This short placement is designed to give you a real taste of what it’s like to work in Engineering at British Airways, helping you to explore potential career paths and build valuable experience for the future.
Your Time With Us Will Include
* Hands‑on project work that will challenge your creativity and teamwork.
* Shadowing colleagues across Engineering to see our people in action.
* Exclusive behind‑the‑scenes tours, giving you insight into what makes BA fly.
* The chance to connect with our teams, ask questions, and start building your network.
* We’ll provide lunch each day and, to make your placement as accessible as possible, we can cover travel expenses up to £200 per person (excluding hotels).
About You
This opportunity is open to first and second year university students from any discipline who are eager to learn more about Engineering and the aviation industry. We are looking for those who are motivated, ambitious and interested in pursuing a career in Engineering.
Application Process and Timelines
* Applications are open from 3rd November to 19th November 2025.
* After submitting your application you will be invited to complete a video interview by 4th December 2025.
* If successful, you will be invited to a virtual assessment centre in January 2026.
* Successful candidates will be contacted to confirm their place on the programme.
Further Information
All sections of your application need to be complete by the deadline given. You can only apply for one Discover BA Placement; please ensure that you are applying for the placement that suits you best.
Inclusion and Diversity
At British Airways we all play a part in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important; we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity are key drivers of innovation, and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us on our journey to become a Better BA, connecting Britain with the world.
Seniorities
* Internship
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Airlines and Aviation
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