A320 Family Programme Development Team Placement null

Your Role

About the Team:

The A320 Family Development Programme Team is in charge of literally leading the development of the A320 Family aircraft, from the concept of the change to leading the large team designing the change and finally leading the team that is manufacturing the change and flying it. The project involved in the department is mainly related to structures, electrical and mechanical system installation as well as systems topics.  

What You’ll Do:

On a typical day working within the A320 Family Development Programme Team, you will:

• Work on projects to improve the aircraft, lower its weight, and also update the material used to contribute towards long-term environmental responsibilities
• Train the potential future employees of Airbus
• Spend time learning the way Airbus works, increase the Airbus product knowledge, and learn soft skills to be an effective leader, along with greater knowledge of business cases
• Follow up on the progress of the Engineering and manufacturing workforce on the many projects the department is leading
• Learn from the project leader how to efficiently run and conduct a meeting in this industry
• The candidate will be traveling to other Airbus sites and suppliers to physically review the project progress
• Support troubleshooting of project activities

About You

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Undergraduate students
• Studying towards a degree in Structures Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Technology Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent
• Interest in aircraft and passion for learning
• Problem-solving mentality and approach to problems
• Able to build strong relationships with different stakeholders
• Happy to act proactively to meet personal and team objectives

Compensation & Benefits

The salary for this role is £21,900. In addition to this, you’ll receive: 

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Half-day Fridays! 
• 25 days holiday
• Bank holiday

Training & Development

This is an amazing opportunity for the selected intern to learn a wide range of Airbus disciplines, a plus for her/his CV. It is the only department at Airbus Commercial that sees the aircraft modification from start to finish. You will also become part of a community of apprentices, interns, and graduates who will support you during your Airbus journey, establish new networks, and make new friends along the way.

Career Progression

Whether an Industry Placement with Airbus would be your first corporate job or your seventh, you’ll gain a year's experience in your chosen area with a multinational company. You will work closely with teams to pioneer the future of aerospace, whether designing aircraft or supporting business operations. You’ll be able to use your experience to join the Airbus Global Graduate Programme after you graduate.

How to Apply

Application Process:

• Apply online
• Fulfill the requirements
• Demonstrate your potential
• Take your time to apply

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• airbus.com/en/careers/students-and-graduates/interns/uk-industry-placement
• youtube.com/@airbus