Job Description

:

Start date:

17 August 2026

Location:

Filton, Bristol

Duration:

12.5 months

Application:

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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:

The

Aircraft Operations

team is responsible for defining and predicting how aircraft

airframes

and systems in development will be operated by airlines. We have a particular focus on ensuring that an aircraft, through engineering, remains

operable

and

mature

throughout its lifecycle.


Every day in our team is interesting and challenging. Our work covers aspects ranging from daily aircraft inspections through to heavy maintenance at

Maintenance and Repair Organisations

and assessing the technologies that will be needed to improve these aspects for airlines. To do this, we measure how

usable

,

reliable

,

available

, and

cost-effective

an aircraft is at achieving these metrics today and in the future. This analysis is often undertaken via our big data platform. We are a

transnational

and

diverse

team working closely with aircraft

programmes

, specialist design teams, and customer services on a daily basis.


We value and encourage different ways of thinking and working to get the best technical solution. Our team members are trusted and empowered to solve the challenges the business sets us.

What you will be doing:

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


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.
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.

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.

Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

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) is preferable; Good understanding of statistics; A keen interest in aircraft maintenance and aviation industry; Good written and verbal communication skills in English; Be creative and have an open mind-set with a desire to explore and learn; Motivated with the ability to manage own activities and work with a multi-skilled, transnational team.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship
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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Qualification & Operability
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