IT graduate programme 2013 - British Airways

Closing Date: 25th January 2013

 

Competitive salary and attractive benefits package 

 

Graduates like you have made such a difference to our business, it’s no wonder we’re looking for more. People of your high calibre are helping drive an organisation that carries over 32 million customers to 145 destinations around the world in around 230 aircraft. In fact, graduates play a key role in the transition of the company.

 

If you have not already done so, please visit our Graduate Careers microsite for further information www.britishairwaysgraduates.com 

 

The IT graduate programme is aimed at developing our IT Professionals of the future. It is an 18-month entry-level Programme, which will train and develop graduates that have both an interest in and an aptitude for a career in IT. At the end of the Programme individuals will be equipped to fulfil their potential as IT Professionals within BA’s IT Department and in doing so get to experience an extraordinary breadth and depth of opportunities that IT departments in most other companies are unable to provide. To apply please complete all sections of the online application form, and answer the application questions.

 

The Programme

• The Programme will start in October 2013 and, following a short induction period, will last for 18 months. At the beginning of the 18-month Programme, individuals will be placed into a role in one of our IT departmental teams; the specific role will be determined at the time and will be dependant on the business priorities of the company. This will include varied work assignments, that provide a combination of classroom training, mentoring and on-the-job development.
• Throughout the placements, individuals will be involved in ‘real’ projects and receive ongoing coaching and support from experienced people. They will also work with their manager to set development plans against which they will regularly review their progress. Progress against these development plans will drive attractive salary progression, spread across the 18 months.
• There will be opportunities for Programme members to meet with each other to share learning and ideas and, where appropriate, to participate in joint classroom training sessions.
• At the end of the 18-month Programme, individuals will join us as an Infrastructure Engineer or a Software Engineer within the team that best suits your skills and our business needs. 
• This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates with a genuine interest in IT and in forging a long-term career as an IT Professional. It probably isn’t suitable, however, for those wishing to pursue a career in general management or other specific business functions, nor for those who don’t have their hearts set on a future as an IT Professional.

Principal Accountabilities

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree in any discipline (ideally IT or IT-related).
• Available for programme start date of October 2013
• A demonstrable interest in IT and the opportunities it affords
• A genuine and considered desire to have a career as an IT Professional
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• The ability to work well with others and to communicate ideas clearly
• Must have the right to live and work full-time in the UK indefinitely without sponsorship from British Airways 
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK (primarily to Newcastle-upon-Tyne & Heathrow)

The Individual

You as a person

There are a number of capabilities and qualities that are required for an individual to be successful on the Programme and thereafter as an IT Professional in British Airways. The key elements that we will be looking for will be:

Motivation

• Interest in IT with a strong desire to work as an IT Professional
• Motivation to work for BA

Thinking Range

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• A logical approach with attention to detail
• An open-minded and inquisitive approach with ability to think creatively

Business Awareness

• An understanding of the BA business and its challenges
• A grasp of the links between technology and how it drives/supports a business such as BA in achieving its goals

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to articulate information clearly in written and spoken English
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of people 
• Ability to influence and challenge others constructively

Self Management and Team Working

• Organised approach and ability to prioritise work effectively
• Proactivity · Adaptability in a changing environment
• A valuing of others and the contribution that they make
• Ability to work productively with others to achieve an end result

Application Process

 

To apply, you will need to successfully complete a series of online questions. These questions form part of the selection process and your responses will be assessed. This includes the following questions (please note the system has a time-out security setting so we advise you prepare these offline before submitting). 

 

1) Please give the following details below. Please only give details of your 2:1 undergraduate degree (no other qualifications).

• What is your university and programme of study?
• Is your 2:1 achieved or predicted?
• Is this a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree or will you provide a NARIC verified 'statement of comparability'?

2) Describe what interests you about the British Airways’ IT graduate programme and why you have applied for it? (max 300 words)

3) As a recently appointed IT graduate, you have been asked to be involved with the design of a new application which airport staff will use on BA issued mobile devices whilst in flight. The application is intended to enhance customer service, as airport staff will have direct access to passenger, operational and destination information. What factors and challenges would you consider when thinking of the design? (max 300 words)

4) The IT graduate campaigns will be based at either LHR or NCL locations. Whilst not guaranteed, do you have a preference for working in either NCL or LHR?

 

If successful at the application stage you will then be invited to take part in further assessments, which will include online psychometric, numerical & personality tests, a telephone interview and an assessment day at Waterside, near Heathrow Airport. The assessment day will include a group problem solving discussion, an interview and work related exercise/presentation and validation of your online testing scores.

Once assessments have been completed, we will make offers subject to references, confirmation of qualifications and medical requirements. The programme will start on October 2013.

 

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the campaign will close as soon as we have found suitable candidates. Therefore we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid any disappointment.

 

More information: http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/baweb1/tpl_ba01.asp?s=OxZwCHeRpGSxUuGpm&jobid=40427,3440127269&key=51963027&c=212187566554&pagestamp=sehdyusplwggbowgku