Business Placement - Engineering Wales

This is an 11-month business placement at British Airways Engineering Wales, located at Rhoose, near Cardiff Airport.

What You'll Be Doing

Over the course of this 11-month placement, you will use data, insight, and analytical thinking to help solve real business challenges within British Airways Engineering Wales. You will work alongside operational and senior stakeholders to investigate trends, identify improvement opportunities, and support decisions that enhance business performance.

You will have the opportunity to work across different business areas, contributing to key projects that have a tangible impact on performance. You will use data and analytical thinking to challenge assumptions, uncover opportunities, and help drive smarter ways of working across the organisation.

Your placement will be tailored to your strengths and interests, allowing you to take ownership of your development while collaborating with colleagues at every level. You will build valuable networks within both our placement and graduate communities.

Who We're Looking For

• Predicted to achieve a 2:2 or equivalent on a degree course in any subject.
• You MUST be returning to university following your 11-month placement.
• Enjoy working with data and using evidence to solve problems.
• Naturally curious and ask questions to understand why things happen.
• Can identify patterns, trends, and opportunities within information.
• Build strong relationships and engage others to find solutions.
• Enjoy presenting ideas and influencing decisions through insight.
• Experience using Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools (desirable but not essential).
• We highly recommend that all candidates can drive due to limited transport links to site.

What's in it for you?

• Gain real-world experience turning data into business insight.
• Work alongside experienced professionals.
• Develop commercial and analytical skills.
• See firsthand how data-driven decisions support one of the UK's leading aviation businesses.
• 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.
• Opportunity to continue your British Airways experience following your placement by becoming a 'Campus Ambassador'.

Application Process

• Step 1 – Click apply to visit our Discover & Prep hub. You will need to complete a Pre-Application Task before you apply.
• 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. This is scheduled for 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 December.

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.

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 Business Placement.