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Airbus UK

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Aircraft Operations Placement null

Bristol
Join Airbus’ team to drive future aircraft design, optimize performance, and shape aviation's future!

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Salary
GBP 21,900 / Year

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
I
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering

Hiring criteria

Entry Pathway

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Working rights

United Kingdom

  • UK Citizen
  • UK Permanent Resident
  • UK Student Visa
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Your role

What you will be doing:

For this internship, you will be involved in a range of activities that include:

  • Developing and leading projects to support the Aircraft Operations teams who are responsible for the concept of operations of future aircraft, working directly with the teams designing the aircraft themselves
  • Supporting data analytic activities, taking benefit of in-service data
  • Supporting projects that directly influence the current Airbus designs, whether that be with Wing structures, Landing Gears, or Fuel Systems
  • Supporting the wider transnational Aircraft Operations team and interface with domains across Airbus

About you

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Data Science or equivalent
  • Good IT skills and an interest in programming (e.g. Python, Java) are preferable
  • Good understanding of statistics
  • A keen interest in aircraft maintenance and the aviation industry
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Be creative and have an open mindset with a desire to explore and learn
  • Motivated with the ability to manage own activities and work with a multi-skilled, transnational team

Compensation & benefits

Airbus offers a range of generous remuneration and benefit schemes tailored for all its employees around the world. This includes:

  • Salary of £21,900
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working
  • Half day Fridays
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Health and wellness programmes
  • Employee development and training opportunities
  • And many more depending on where you are located

Training & development

Airbus believes that learning happens with hands-on experience and guidance from the industry’s best. That’s why the team has built a series of programmes for students leaving school, taking time out to gain some industry experience, or graduating from university. In addition, you will also have the chance to take part in initiatives outside your day-to-day tasks that will provide opportunities for personal development.

Career progression

The placements give you crucial industry experience whilst allowing you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. By making the most of the skills and experience you gain, you can improve your chances of landing your ideal job in the global graduate programme.

How to apply

Application process:

  • Easy online application
  • Make sure you fulfill all requirements
  • Go through assessment sessions

The placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore candidates must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application. Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

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

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry Pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Study Field
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
I
Data Science
Programming & Software Engineering

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

UK Citizen

UK Permanent Resident

UK Student Visa