#Discover I 2027-2028 Maintenance Programs (Powerplant) Internship

2164 Airbus Defence and Space SAU; Getafe; On-site; EUR 6,700 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Madrid region offers a 11-month full‑time internship as part of the Discover program, starting March 2027. You will work on the maintenance systems area, applying MSG-3 logic to optimize scheduled maintenance and to learn from engineers in a multinational environment.

You will study alongside Camilo Jose Cela University and complete an academic master while gaining practical industry experience with Airbus projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in diverse environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze aircraft systems applying MSG3 logic to identify and optimize maintenance requirements.
• Review in-service documentation to improve maintenance plans based on experience.
• Collect inputs from major suppliers for Engines, Propellers and APU.
• Support other departments (Systems, Zonal, Structure, Program management).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Ability to work in international env

Education

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Excel

CATIA

Job description

Job Description: Ready to join one of our Graduate Programs in Spain?

Airbus offer more than 70 vacancies for our full-time graduate program in Spain - #Discover I 2027/2028 - Starting date March 2027 until February 2028. We are looking for recent graduates from different disciplines interested in developing their professional career in the aeronautical sector. The current context demands different ways of looking, thinking and relating. The selection process will be during October 2026 until January 2027.

What does this internship consists in? Together with Camilo José Cela University, Airbus has developed an exclusive program (Discover) designed for those interested in the best training in new areas of knowledge essential to be able to develop as professionals of the future. You will have the opportunity to study a Master, organized in three training blocks, that will allow you to Discover the skills most in demand today. It will be combined with an 11 month internship at Airbus in an area related to your degree, where you can learn and complete your academic background. The start of the internship will be in early March 2027, and will last 11 months (August disabled for all purposes). It is a full-time experience (40h/week), in which you will receive an attractive study grant.

Airbus DS Maintenance Programs Department main mission is to ensure the Airworthiness Authorities approval of the different aircraft/products Scheduled Maintenance Requirements. Related aircraft/products are:

• A400M aircraft,
• C-295 aircraft (transport, humanitarian and maritime patrol versions).

One of the activities related to the above is the direct and permanent contact with Operators and Airworthiness Authorities responsibles through Maintenance Working Groups and Industry Steering Comitees where the team is responsible for the presentation of the different analyses , and any related or necessary documentation, that supports the Scheduled Maintenance Requirements development/revision approval. The MSG-3 logic is the means for developing the scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals which will be acceptable to the regulatory authorities, the operators, and the manufacturers. TASSE4 also develops optimized maintenance programs to customers and maintenance programs for prototypes. In the Systems area of Maintenance Programs Department, the different Aircraft systems are analyzed using the MSG-3 methodology in order to identify the scheduled maintenance requirements. The starting point is the design office documentation related with systems/structure/wiring descriptions, drawings (catia) and digital mock-ups, safety analyses, certification plans, etc). These analyses contain a high level of systems description and a thorough analysis of its functions, functional failures, failure effects and failure causes. Examples of the analyzed systems are: Engines, Propeller and Auxiliary Power Unit.

Main tasks:

• Analyze the aircraft systems using the MSG3 logic in order to identify/optimize Scheduled Maintenance Requirements.
• Check in-service documentation to perform its analysis and optimize maintenance based on A/C experience.
• Collect the major suppliers inputs for scheduled maintenance for Engines, Propellers and APU.
• Collaborate and support to other department areas (Systems, Zonal, Structure and Program management).

Required skills #AirbusDiversity As a successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Specialization in engines will be an asset.
• Knowledge on Excel/Data Bases Tools or similar.
• English: Advance level.
• Spanish: Advance level.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team spirit and great collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in complex and international environments.

Why should you apply? Foster your professional development with a strong academic background and an in depth collaboration in AIRBUS projects. Expand your network within the aeronautical industry. Meet our people working with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Be part of our diversity and teamwork culture that propel us to accomplish the extraordinary on the ground, in the sky and in space. Are you interested?

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Support to Management

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