Overview

Job Description: Start date: 17 August 2026
Location: Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12.5 months
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Company: Airbus Operations Limited
Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for; you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Review all opportunities and apply to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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Benefits: Salary: £23,400 • 35 hours per week • Flexible working hours • Hybrid working • Half day Fridays • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us: Are you passionate about solving technical problems and eager to work on one of the world\'s most successful products? Do you thrive on collaboration and connecting with diverse teams, cultures, and countries? We are a team of engineers responsible for the Wing, Fuel System, and Landing Gear of the A320 family. Our work involves developing the A320 family while supporting a global fleet. We collaborate across Airbus to provide wide-ranging experience.

What you will be doing

• Gain in-depth knowledge of aircraft development and decision-making processes in the aerospace industry.
• Have flexibility and autonomy working on tasks across a range of disciplines with support from the Fuel Systems, Wing Structure and Landing Gear Chief Engineering teams.
• Work on multiple projects with varying requirements, demonstrating a quick learning curve and active involvement from day 1.

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.

• Essential:
• Studying towards a degree with a numerate subject
• Competent user of Google Office
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate well within a team
• Interest in aircraft and passionate about learning
• Provide general support to project teams in a way that aligns with company values
• Comfortable taking initiative and working independently to meet team objectives
• Problem-solving mentality

• Useful:
• Prepared to travel between UK and European sites, if required
• Additional languages
• Student membership of a relevant Institution (e.g., RAeS; IMechE; IEEE; IOM3)

Application notes

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