A400M Safety Engineering Placement (12 months)

ZipRecruiter; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Undergraduate to join their Safety & Compliance team at RAF Brize Norton for a 12-month placement. The role includes data analysis, promoting safety, and participation in audits. Candidates must be studying for a degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent, and must be effective in collaboration and data trending. The position offers a salary of £23,400 with flexible working hours and additional benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Half-day Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Open to Undergraduates for the whole duration of the placement.
• Ability to collaborate well within a team.
• UK driving licence is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe thinking and safety ideas within the organization.
• Perform data analysis of safety occurrences and compliance issues.
• Identify and solve maintenance issues to stop recurrence.

Skills

Data analysis

Collaboration

Understanding of safety engineering principles

Education

Degree in Aerospace engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft tools

Google tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Start date: 20 July 2026
Location: Brize Norton
Duration: 12 months
Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however 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. AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus - http://airbus.com/en/careers/use-of-ai.

Apply early to avoid missing out - adverts may close once sufficient applications are received. Benefits include a salary of £23,400, 35 hours per week, flexible working hours, half-day Fridays, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (subject to completing full hours prior to this).

About us: Join the Safety & Compliance team based in RAF Brize Norton and become part of the support network for the A400M “Atlas” – the most advanced, proven, and certified airlifter available today. Our team manages the Quality and Safety Management Systems to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, meet customer requirements, and drive cross-functional responsibilities for quality and safety across Airbus Military UK.

What you will be doing

This role supports flight operations, maintains safe aircraft, and delivers armed forces projects globally. Based in the Safety & Compliance Department at the A400M Maintenance Facility, you will be part of a safety investigation and auditing team. Tasks may include investigations of equipment failures on aircraft, inspections of aircraft performance, and auditing the facilities we operate from.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe thinking and safety ideas within the organisation.
• Perform data analysis of safety occurrences and compliance issues to identify root causes.
• Identify and solve maintenance issues to stop recurrence.
• Data trending to identify areas of improvement and present to the wider Airbus Engineering Community.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Open to Undergraduates for the whole duration of the placement; please inform your graduation date on your application.
• Must be studying for a degree in Aerospace engineering or equivalent.
• Familiar with Microsoft and Google tools.
• Understanding of data trending/analysis and engineering practices.
• Understanding of safety engineering principles; proactive, adaptable, and positively engaged.
• Ability to collaborate well within a team.
• UK driving licence and owning a car would be beneficial.
• Security clearance: subject to BPSS check; UK SC-level security clearance or export control may be required depending on the role.

Application and Selection

Your application should include a CV and a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability. By submitting your CV or application you consent to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to an inclusive workforce and equal opportunities for all, and we welcome applications irrespective of social or cultural background or belief.

Additional Information

Contact: If you need adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact us. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Security and Compliance

This job may require UK SC-level security clearance or export control depending on the role. You may also be subject to BPSS checks.

Company

Airbus Operations Limited. Employment Type: Experience Level: Student. Job Family: Quality Assurance.

Equal Opportunity

Airbus is committed to equal opportunities for all and will never ask for monetary exchange in a recruitment process. Any impersonation should be reported to [e-mail].