Early careers and opportunities
From school work experience to early careers programmes, we offer opportunities to help you take your first step and build your career.
Bristol Airport is the South West's gateway to the world, with flights to over 125 destinations. Our vision is to be everyone’s favourite airport, delivering a future we can be proud of. It’s an incredibly exciting time to work at Bristol Airport, and we are committed to providing opportunities for students looking to embark on a career within the aviation industry.
Work Experience
The Bristol Airport Work Experience programme provides insight into what the aviation industry may be able to offer you as you look to take your first steps into your chosen career path.
You will get to know Bristol Airport - our values, our history and exactly what we do - and gain an insight into actual jobs that you could be doing if you came to us in the future. There will be an opportunity to develop your skills and grow your confidence.
Whether you decide to start an apprenticeship or go to university in the future, the work experience programme is a great early insight into a potential career choice.
What to expect
Supported by experienced teams, you will be shadowing BRS colleagues as they undertake their day-to-day duties. You will be encouraged to ask questions to help you understand more about Bristol Airport.
During the work experience placement, you will learn what it is like to work at an operational airport including in Engineering, Ground Transportation, Airside Operations, Sustainability, Marketing, Terminal Operations, HR, Retail & Hospitality, and many, many more.
Applications for our 2026 Work Experience Programme are now closed
Take Off Programme
Kickstart your career
The Take Off Programme is designed for unemployed individuals aged 18 and over who are ready to take their first steps into employment. Through a combination of training, employability preparation, and work experience, you will gain the skills, confidence, and insight needed to start your career in customer service and beyond.
Not sure what role would suit you? Follow this link to the Aviation Industry skills board and learn more about aviation careers, including trial simulations and real life stories.