British Airways Apprenticeships the Right Result for School Leavers

As school leavers across the country are getting their exam results, British Airways is preparing for a rush of applications for its apprentice schemes.

The airline will employ 175 apprentices this year to its 12 apprenticeship schemes across the business, with areas ranging from engineering and operations, to IT, finance and project management.

Since 2010, more than 500 students have begun apprenticeships, with many graduating to permanent roles with the airline.

Keith Williams, British Airways’ executive chairman, said: “Apprenticeships are a fantastic way of providing young people with a combination of on-the-job training and theoretical education. They are a great foundation for a whole range of highly skilled careers at British Airways and we are proud to offer them.”

Dan Cusano, a current engineering apprentice at British Airways, said: “My apprenticeship has allowed me to experience so many different parts of engineering. I have developed new skills, met new people and have a platform for a really successful career at British Airways.”

The airline offers a number of schemes for apprentices in London, as well as at its maintenance bases in Glasgow and Cardiff. Details of apprentice opportunities can be found at ba.com/careers.