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Airbus UK

  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Business Operations Placement null

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Dive into the Airbus dynamic team, driving key projects and strategic planning in cutting-edge aircraft manufacturing!

Opportunity details

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

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Business
Business Administration
Management
Project Management
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Engineering Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)

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:

Integration Support:

  • Working alongside the Integration Manager within Single Aisle Flowline you will support key projects within the business
  • Support the cost performance of the business by monitoring expenditures and developing cost-saving initiatives
  • Support with the deployment of key projects which will require involvement across multiple functions, analysis of data, and help to develop your project management skills
  • Support business governance reviews and projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered on time, on cost & quality
  • Support resource management including future planning for ramp-up
  • Support supplier disruption claims with  evidence collation and submission
  • Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment
  • Work as part of a multi-functional team at all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business

Business Development Support:

  • Working alongside the Business Development Manager within Single Aisle Flowline to create and implement the future strategy for the business
  • Support strategy planning for ramp-up and development of the business including digital strategy
  • Support the creation and management of the Single Aisle flowline route map and 2026 Vision
  • Support all Capital Expenditure project management including overseas projects in France and Germany
  • Support the implementation of large investment topics including facility expansion and upgrades
  • Support risk and opportunity management by leading workshops and driving actions
  • Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment
  • Work as part of a multi-functional team at all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business

About you

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Business, or equivalent
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences
  • Strong ability to work well in a team
  • Able to work autonomously, recognizing when support is required and seeking advice when necessary
  • Ability to manage customer expectations & deliver on commitments
  • Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills
  • Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business
  • Confident & resilient with the ability to challenge the status quo with blue-sky thinking

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.

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
B
Business
Business Administration
Management
Project Management
E
Aerospace Engineering
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Aircraft Operation & Aviation
Engineering & Mathematics (all other)
Engineering Management
Manufacturing 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