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I always say to my students at school ‘never be afraid to fail’. It’s only through failure that we learn how to succeed. Not everyone who applies to BA is successful the first time around. That’s OK. Just don’t give up and make sure you learn what you need to do differently next time. BA Cabin Crew come from all walks of life and all ages. If it’s something you’re really interested in then go for it, even if you think it’s way out your comfort zone or unlike anything you’ve done previously. Remember: to most people, the sky is the limit. To those who love aviation, the sky is home.
Career path
Cabin Crew
British Airways
From 08/2024 to 08/2024Teacher of English
British Airways
From 09/2017 to 08/2022Learning & Development Executive
British Airways
From 10/2015 to 08/2017Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
Aviation is so incredibly exciting! I fly to a range of European and worldwide destinations each year. Each month I have the opportunity to bid for these destinations - and there are so many to choose from. You never really know where in the world you might end up! Working as cabin crew is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle - and no day is ever the same. I love getting to know people! BA customers and colleagues span all ages, come from all walks of life, a variety of cultures and backgrounds. What a privilege and an opportunity it is getting to know them each time I step on board a BA aircraft. I love to explore new places and try different foods across the globe! Whether it be climbing Table Mountain in Cape Town, eating tacos in Mexico, or snorkelling a coral reef in the Maldives, thanks to BA I’ve explored the globe and enjoyed incredible food along the way.
Greatest achievements
Qualifying as a secondary school English teacher is by far my greatest achievement. It has challenged me in ways I could never have imagined, both academically and on a personal level. Some days are incredibly difficult, whether it be the insurmountable amounts of marking and lesson planning, managing challenging behaviour or dealing with complex safeguarding concerns. Yet, there are moments that remind you why you’re a teacher. This usually comes after you’ve spent months working tirelessly and seemingly getting no where, to finally notice that light bulb moment or progress in a student’s work that makes it all worth it. However, for me teachers are those who help find strengths, wipe away tears, overpower demons and conquer fears. It’s therefore the rapport I build with my students over time and the impact I have on them - and they have on me - that matters and will last a life time.
Abi P
Top Advice
Anything is possible within a large company like British Airways. Once you are within a large set up the opportunities are endless and you can work across many departments, gaining experience as you go.
Ken W
Payroll Team Manager
Top Advice
British Airways is a great employer to work for. The range and variety of roles available is huge and the options to get involved in many of them is available. Everybody has the same goal to ensure that our customers have a great experience and whether you are part of the front facing Cabin Crew or Check In Agents, or Engineers ensuring the aircraft is safe and reliable or Ramp and Turn Round Agents making sure flights depart on time, it is all part of what makes it run so smoothly. Even back office roles, such as Payroll, play an important part of this whole process.
Joe B
Fleet Finance Business Partner
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The relationships you build in every role and the credibility you build will provide you with timely and accurate information to make the right decisions.