Graduate - Engineering Technical

British Airways; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted flights

Generous annual leave

Graduate community

Diversity networks

Job summary

British Airways is offering a 2-year Engineering Technical Graduate Scheme in London Heathrow. You’ll rotate across projects, applying mechanical or aeronautical expertise to keep aircraft safe, reliable and at the cutting edge of cabin and aircraft technology.

You'll influence multi-million pound decisions from day one and gain broad exposure to aircraft systems while joining a supportive graduate community and networks. Start is September 2027 with a closing date of 4 November 2026.

Qualifications

• On track for or have achieved a 2:2 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Rotational placements within the engineering team to gain broad exposure to projects.
• Contribute to the design, inspection and delivery of aircraft engineering initiatives.
• Support multi-million pound decisions with technical recommendations from day one.

Skills

Creative thinker

Strategic mindset

Aviation passion

Education

2:2 in Mechanical or Aeronautical Eng

Job description

Duration: 2 Years

Location: London Heathrow

Salary: £33,000

Start Date: September 2027

Application Closing Date: 4th November 2026

What You’ll Be Doing

Being part of our technical team in engineering means one thing: you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our aircraft are safe and reliable. Across rotational placements, you’ll be exposed to a breadth of projects that drives engineering to be market-leaders in aviation.

With a fleet of over 250 aircraft, you’ll find yourself tackling a mix of new and old technology on our aircraft. You could be influencing the roll out of our new business class seats; inspecting a new aircraft after delivery; or being part of our largest cabin design for the new Boeing 777-X.

You will apply your technical knowledge to influence real life multi-million pound decisions from day one, making a tangible impact on the business as your recommendations will drive key business decisions and your projects will deliver reliable aircraft that is leading edge to keep our aircraft flying for the longest timespan.

Who We’re Looking For

• On track for or have achieved a 2:2 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
• Creative thinkers with a strategic mindset
• Passionate about aviation and solving real-world challenges

What's in it for you?

• 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

Be Yourself at BA

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.

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 graduate scheme. Please note that the Engineering Technical graduate scheme is not currently eligible for sponsorship.

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 graduate scheme, so choose wisely.