A320 Family Programme Development Team Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

Hybrid working

35 hours per week

Flexible hours

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Airbus invites undergraduates to join the A320 Family Development Programme team in Bristol/Filton for a 12.5‑month placement. You will contribute to aircraft modification, learn across disciplines and gain exposure to structures, electrical and mechanical systems, with travel to site reviews.

You must be an undergraduate for the entire placement and study a relevant engineering degree. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£24,246) and 25 days plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate placement open to students for whole duration.
• CV and Cover Letter outlining motivation and suitability required.
• Must be studying towards an Engineering degree in listed subjects.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects to improve the aircraft, reduce weight and update materials.
• Train potential future employees of Airbus.
• Learn how Airbus works, build product knowledge and develop leadership and business-case skills.
• Follow up on progress of Engineering and manufacturing teams on projects.
• Learn to run meetings effectively in this industry.
• Travel to other Airbus sites and suppliers to review project progress.

Skills

AI knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Structures Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Mathematical and Technology Engineering

Job description

Job Description: Start date: 23rd August 2027 Location: Filton, Bristol Duration: 12.5 months Applications close on 27 September 2026! We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

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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: Join the A320 Family Development Programme Team, where we lead the development of the A320 Family aircraft. Our team manages the entire modification lifecycle, from initial concept to design, manufacturing, and flight. This is a unique opportunity for an intern to gain exposure to a wide range of Airbus disciplines. We are the only department at Airbus Commercial that oversees an aircraft modification from start to finish, providing a comprehensive, end-to‑end perspective. Our projects are mainly focused on structures, electrical and mechanical system installations, as well as various other systems topics. As an integral part of our team, you will learn and contribute to this complete process.

What you will be doing:

• Work on projects to improve the aircraft, lower its weight, and also update the material used to contribute towards our long term environmental responsibilities
• Train the potential future employees of Airbus
• Spend time learning the way Airbus works, increase the Airbus product knowledge and learn soft skills to be an effective leader, along with greater knowledge on business cases
• Follow up on the progress of the Engineering and manufacturing workforce on the many projects the department is leading
• Learn from the project leader how to efficiently run and conduct a meeting in this industry
• The candidate will be traveling to other Airbus sites and suppliers to physically review the project progress
• Support troubleshooting of project activities

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.

The successful candidate must be studying towards an Engineering degree in one of the following subjects:

• Structures Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Mathematical and Technology Engineering

The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Nice to have knowledge of Artificial Intelligence
• Ability to think outside the box and take initiative to solve problems

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 ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Programme & Project Management

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