A320 Family Chief Engineers Placement

targetjobs UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol is offering a year‑long internship for undergraduates, starting 16 August 2027. The placement lasts 12.5 months, with hybrid working options and a strong emphasis on aerospace engineering across Wing, Fuel System and Landing Gear domains.

Candidates should be studying a numerate degree and be available for the entire placement. You will gain knowledge of aircraft development, work with a Chief Engineering team, and contribute to multiple projects with

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate for the whole placement.
• Pursuing a numerate degree with strong academic performance.
• Proficient in Google Office and able to communicate clearly.
• Able to collaborate well within a team and take initiative.
• Interest in aircraft and eagerness to learn and develop.
• Demonstrate a problem-solving mindset and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Gain in-depth knowledge of aircraft development and decision processes in aerospace.
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams across Fuel Systems, Wing Structure and Landing Gear with autonomy.
• Contribute to multiple projects, showing quick learning and active team involvement from day one.

Skills

Numerate degree

Google Office

Communication

Teamwork

Aircraft interest

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 27 September 2026!

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Benefits

• Salary: £24,246
• 35 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options available depending on the role
• 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? Are you naturally curious and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking?

If so, we are looking for enthusiastic problem solvers to join our team for a year.

We are a team of 16 engineers from a range of different backgrounds, responsible for the Wing, Fuel System, and Landing Gear of the best-selling A320 family of aircraft.

Our work involves continuously developing the A320 family while looking after a global fleet of over 10,000 aircraft. We accomplish this by collaborating with teams across all parts of Airbus, giving you a unique opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience within the company.

What You Will Be Doing

• Gain in-depth knowledge of aircraft development and see how the decision-making processes work, in the aerospace industry;
• Have flexibility and autonomy working on tasks across a range of disciplines through the support of the Fuel Systems, Wing Structure and Landing Gear Chief Engineering team;
• Work on multiple projects with a large degree of variability, and demonstrate a quick learning curve and serious involvement in our team from day 1.

We are a highly experienced team excited to pass on knowledge and enthusiasm for the aerospace industry.

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

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree with a numerate degree;
• Be a competent user of Google Office;
• Have proficient oral and written communication skills;
• Be able to collaborate well within a team;
• Interest in aircraft and passionate about learning;
• Work on project teams in a way which is consistent with the company values;
• Comfortable with taking the initiative and working independently to meet team objectives;
• Possess a problem-solving mentality and a positive approach to finding solutions.

Useful

• Prepared to travel between UK and European sites, if required;
• Additional languages;
• Student membership of a relevant Institution (e.g., Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS); Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE); Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE); Institute of Material, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), or similar).

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.

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 Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Chief Engineering & Architecture

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