Take off into your career with one of the world’s leading airlines this summer!
🏢 About the Programme
The British Airways Summer Internship 2026 offers university students a 10-week paid experience at BA’s Head Office in London Heathrow — designed to give you real exposure to one of the UK’s most iconic global airlines.
This is your chance to work on meaningful projects, gain corporate experience, and connect with BA’s graduate community while learning from aviation professionals. You’ll be mentored, challenged, and supported every step of the way — and discover how British Airways keeps connecting Britain with the world.
📍 Internship Details
- Location: Waterside, British Airways Head Office, London Heathrow, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
- Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2026)
- Start Date: June 2026
- Application Deadline: 19 November 2025
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Department: Various Head Office teams (aligned with your background and interests)
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £26,000 per year (pro-rated for 10 weeks)
- Perks include:
- ✈️ Discounted flights and global travel benefits
- 🌍 Generous annual leave to explore the world
- 🤝 Access to BA’s colleague networks (Flying Proud, BeMe)
- 🌱 Sustainability and community initiatives participation
- 🎓 Opportunity to become a Campus Ambassador after the internship
- 💬 Weekly virtual drop-in sessions with BA recruiters
- 👥 Be part of a vibrant graduate and intern community
🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
- Work on real business projects that make an impact on BA’s operations.
- Gain insight into key corporate functions (e.g. finance, HR, marketing, operations, or strategy).
- Collaborate with diverse teams and build cross-departmental networks.
- Develop leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Discover the aviation industry through mentorship, events, and workshops.
🎓 Who Can Apply
- Must be enrolled at a university and returning to study after the internship.
- Minimum predicted degree result: 2:2 or above (in any subject).
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the entire internship period. (Visa sponsorship is not available.)
- Enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to grow fast in a professional environment.
📅 Recruitment Timeline
- Applications Open: 3 November – 19 November 2025
- Video Interviews: November 2025
- Assessment Centres: December 2025
- Start Date: June 2026
👉 Note: You can apply for only one Emerging Talent scheme at BA.
🌈 Diversity & Inclusion at BA
British Airways celebrates individuality and believes diversity fuels innovation. The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures to join its mission to become a Better BA — connecting people, ideas, and opportunities across the globe.
🧭 How to Apply
Apply online via the official British Airways Careers portal:
👉 https://careers.ba.com/job/heathrow/summer-internship/22348/87996933552
For enquiries: emerging.talent@ba.com
