Discover BA - Black Heritage Futures

British Airways; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline is offering a one-day insight opportunity for first and second year university students from Black Heritage backgrounds to learn about the aviation industry. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, network with diverse colleagues, and receive guidance on graduate applications. Lunch and travel expenses are provided.

Benefits

Lunch provided

Travel expenses covered up to £200

Qualifications

• Open to first and second year university students who identify as Black Heritage.
• Eager to learn more about the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

• Attend interactive sessions to learn about the business.
• Network with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Receive guidance on preparing for applications.

Job description

Date: 14th May 2026

Duration: 1 day

Location: London Heathrow

Salary: Voluntary opportunity

Application Closing Date: 19th November 2025

Opportunity Overview

This one-day experience is designed to give you an inspiring introduction to British Airways, our people, and the exciting opportunities that a future career with us could offer. You’ll discover more about our culture, gain insight into the aviation industry, and explore the different career pathways available at British Airways.

Your day will include:

• Interactive sessions where you’ll learn more about our business and future opportunities.
• Networking with colleagues, including those from Black heritage backgrounds, who will share their experiences and career journeys.
• Guidance on how to prepare for graduate and placement applications, with practical tips to help you succeed.

We’ll provide lunch each day and to make your insight day 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 who identify as Black Heritage (including, but not limited to: Black African, Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black African, Other mixed Black Heritage background). We are looking for students from any discipline who are eager to learn more about the aviation industry.

Application Process and Timelines

• Applications for this insight day will be open between 3rd November and 19th November 2025.
• Once you have submitted your application you will be invited to complete a video interview. The deadline to complete this will be 4th December 2025.
• If your video interview is successful, we will contact you to confirm your place on the programme.

Further information

Here’s some helpful information you may need before starting the application process:

• All sections of your application need to be complete by the deadline provided.

Do you have any questions or need advice? During the recruitment window, we will be running weekly virtual drop-in centres for applicants to talk to our recruitment team. Come along any Tuesday between 3:30pm and 4:30pm by joining the MS teams link.

Want to know more about British Airways and our Graduate schemes? Visit our student website, Speedbird-Z. This is a one-stop-shop for students interested in a career in aviation. You can speak to our digital mentors, complete learning modules to help your application and find out what events we have coming up!

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.