Apprentice - Data Science

British Airways PLC; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increase after first year

BA apprentice network

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Community investment programmes

School/college volunteering

Discounted flights

Job summary

British Airways is offering a Data Science apprenticeship at London Heathrow, beginning September 2027. You will study towards a BSc in Data Science with Northeastern University (NCH) as part of the programme, while applying analytics to real BA data projects.

The role blends data science, data engineering and data visualization within our Data and AI team, offering exposure to a diverse, inclusive apprenticeship community and significant professional development.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent.
• 3 A Levels totalling a minimum of 128 UCAS points, with a minimum grade B in A Level Maths.

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (9-4/A*-C)

3 A Levels (128 UCAS points) with B in A Level Maths

Job description

Salary: £27,611

Location:London Heathrow

Application Closing Date: 19 th November 2026

Start Date: September 2027

Airlines are complex, everchanging and data rich, which means that the industry provides one of the most varied and interesting places for data and analytics professionals to work. Projects like tracking flight revenue against commercial targets, or measuring the impact on a change in fares, requires a creative approach identifying and exploiting value from current and new data sources, applying advanced analytical techniques and visualisations.

You will join our Data and AI team, who have exceptional technical skills and first-class business knowledge, using techniques from the fields of data science, data engineering and data visualisation. The Data and AI team work with different directorates across our business to collate, cleanse and analyse different data to produce reports to drive strategic decision making across BA.

As part of the programme, you will study towards a BSc in Data Science with our chosen training provider Northeastern University (NCH).

About you

We are looking for GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 9 -4 (A*- C) or equivalent. As well as hold or be predicted to hold 3 A Levels totalling a minimum of 128 UCAS points (equivalent to ABB), with a minimum grade of B at A Level Maths, or equivalent.

A practical thinker with a customer focus, you'll need to be good with numbers and communicate with our colleagues in an engaging way.

What's in it for you?

We have many benefits for apprentices at British Airways, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our apprentice community:

• Increase in salary after you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, if completed in line with your development objectives
• Part of the British Airways apprentice network and community, with the opportunity to engage with apprentices from all schemes in the business and learn from former apprentices
• Involvement in our ambitious sustainability vision, volunteering an active role to champion specific community groups including LGBTQ+ 'Flying Proud' and ethnic minority colleague network Be ME
• Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges for partnership charities, supporting causes close to your heart
• Volunteering in schools and colleges sharing personal experiences to inspire, motivate and coach students and support their potential to gain employment in the industry we love
• Access to heavily discounted flights to globe trot, and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality

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.

• Want to stand out? Try our British Airways Data Science Simulation , on Forage. It's a free, interactive experience that gives you a taste of the role and helps you build skills for your application. You'll even earn a certificate to showcase in interviews!
• British Airways Data Science - Forage
• Learn skills to uncover insights and predict behaviours in British Airways' Data Science job simulation on Forage

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