AGGP2027 Graduate Wing Structures Engineer

targetjobs UK; Broughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited is launching a Global Graduate development journey for ambitious graduates. This two-year programme blends dedicated engineering placements with soft-skill training, designed to cultivate leadership and technical abilities from day one.

You’ll rotate through Wing Plant Engineering across Broughton, Filton and Bremen, gaining exposure to drawings release, design queries, and cost reduction initiatives while developing in a supportive, global graduate community.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation.
• Ability to be self‑aware and take ownership of development.
• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques.
• Natural curiosity and excitement to explore.
• Excitement to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Passion about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market.
• Sensitivity to clients needs and ability to develop good client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Representing Engineering in the Plant providing a single voice to the customer (Production Support and Design Liaison).
• Engineering performance for the plant on drawings release, Design Query Notes and Non Conformance Answering.
• Focusing the engineering to add value to design change delivered to the plant. Driving disrupt improvements into the industrial system.
• Representing the Plant within Engineering being the voice of Production (Our primary customer).
• Delivering and enabling Recurring Cost Reduction and Modification Implementation (team is responsible to ensure all interfaces and stakeholders are respected).

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Curiosity

Aerospace passion

Teamwork

Education

Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering degree (2:1+)

Job description

Job Description

Start date: September 2027

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world?

Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you begin your career with us, we don’t just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn’t a one-size‑fits‑all program; it’s a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You’ll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in‑person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you’ll join your global graduate community annually for an in‑person dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You’ll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs. Most importantly, you’ll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you’ll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

What You Will Be Doing

The Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) is the first point of contact for the Broughton, Filton and Bremen Plants. The Wing PET’s are responsible for providing Wing Engineering support, as part of the overall Wing Design Organization, specifically responsible for:

• Representing Engineering in the Plant providing a single voice to the customer (Production Support and Design Liaison)
• Engineering performance for the plant on the following deliverables: drawings release, Design Query Notes and Non Conformance Answering
• Focusing the engineering to add value to design change delivered to the plant. Driving disrupt improvements into the industrial system
• Representing the Plant within Engineering being the voice of Production (Our primary customer)
• Delivering and enabling Recurring Cost Reduction and Modification Implementation (team is responsible to ensure all interfaces and stakeholders are respected).

Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position.

At the end of the two-year development programme you will have developed into the position of either Design or Analysis engineer in one of the Wing Structures Plant Engineering Teams.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study
• Degree type: Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or higher)
• Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field
• Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
• A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
• The ability to be self‑aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development
• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques.
• Natural curiosity and excitement to explore
• Excitement to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Passion about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market
• Sensitivity to clients needs and ability to develop good client relationships

Statement

You must also have (or will have) the right to work in the country of the position you are applying for. Please note, we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. We welcome applications from candidates with existing right to work in the UK or those eligible via other routes (e.g., Graduate Visa, Youth Mobility Scheme). For full eligibility details, please consult UK Visas and Immigration.

What Is The Recruitment Process

• Online application
• Online Task Based Assessment
• Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager)
• Virtual Assessment Centrexml
• Offer!

NB: Applications will close on 30th September 2026 (don’t delay as some roles may close before this date due to applications received). All applications and CVs need to be in English.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Company Information

Company: Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Structure Design & Integration

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.