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A400M Aircraft Engineering Project Placement

by Airbus

Job Details

Deadline: 31st January 2025
Start Date: 21st July 2025
Salary: £21,900
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering, Engineering
Location: London, South East
City: Carterton

A400M Aircraft Engineering Project Placement

What you will be doing:

As part of an inclusive team, you will work alongside and learn our cutting edge aircraft with industry experts while tackling real-world challenges and contribute to enhancements within our aviation industry by carrying out key project management, continuous improvement and supporting the leadership team. 

Collaborate with Experts:

Work shoulder to shoulder with licensed maintenance engineers and gain insights from experts in the aviation maintenance industry.

Hands on experience:

  • Dive into the heart of our projects with practical, hands on tasks that impact real aircraft management situations.

Innovate and Create:

  • Contribute to designing, testing and optimising aircraft processes using the latest technologies and methods.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to 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. *

As the successful candidate, you must be able to demonstrate the following:

*All applicants must have a full UK driving licence and their own car*

Ideally you will currently be studying an Engineering-related degree;

The ability to listen, understand and communicate information effectively and efficiently;

IT competence for managing data, communication through email and documentation;

Desire to work in an open and trusting environment, both independently as well as within a larger team;

Pro-active attitude and positive engagement towards learning in a technical environment with a strong interest in developing yourself;

Interest in finding, developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems;

Professional attitude that will be reflected towards external suppliers and internal stakeholders.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

About Airbus

Airbus designs, manufactures and delivers industry-leading commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transporters, satellites and launch vehicles, as well as providing data services, navigation, cyber and communications security, and urban mobility for customers on a global scale.

We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting sustainable and inclusive practices and acting with integrity. We aim to build a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Our placement programmes last 12 months and are designed to put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of being accepted for a future graduate role within Airbus.

Our two-year graduate programme (three years for finance) sees you to play a pivotal role in current and future projects. Airbus graduates have a chance to learn invaluable skills whilst developing personal and technical abilities.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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