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Applications for this job open on 19 Oct 2026

Duration: 11 Months

Location: British Airways Engineering Wales, Rhoose.

Salary: £23,875 Pro Rata

Start Date: September 2027

Application Closing Date: 4th November 2026 

 

What You’ll Be Doing


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

You’ll have the opportunity to work across different business areas, contributing to key projects that make a tangible impact on our performance. 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 — from graduates to senior leaders. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll have the chance to build valuable networks within both our placement and graduate communities.

This is more than just a placement; it’s a chance to be part of the British Airways Engineering Wales story — helping us shape the future of aircraft maintenance while building the foundations for your own successful career.

 

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 with us.
  • Enjoy working with data and using evidence to solve problems.
  • Are 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.
  • Have 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.