Aircraft Operations Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

35 hours/week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol offers an internship placement for students in mechanical/aeronautical engineering or data science. You will engage in projects for the Aircraft Operations teams, work with in-service data, and contribute to designs across wings, landing gears and fuel systems.

The role requires strong English, programming interest and a collaborative, open-minded attitude suited to a multinational team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering or Data Science.
• Good IT skills and interest in programming (e.g., Python, Java).
• Solid understanding of statistics.
• Interest in aircraft maintenance and aviation industry.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Creative, open-minded and able to work in a transnational team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead projects to support Aircraft Operations teams designing future aircraft.
• Support data analytics activities using in-service data.
• Contribute to projects influencing current Airbus designs (Wing, Landing Gear, Fuel).
• Collaborate with the wider transnational Aircraft Operations team across domains.

Skills

English communication

Programming interest

Education

Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or Data Science degree

Job description

Start date:

16 August 2027

Location:

Filton, Bristol

Duration

12.5 months

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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:

The Aircraft Operations team is responsible for defining and predicting the way in which aircraft airframes and systems in development will be operated by airlines. We have a particular focus on ensuring that an aircraft, through engineering, continues to be operable and mature throughout its lifecycle. Every day in our team is interesting and challenging. Our work covers aspects such as daily aircraft inspections through to heavy maintenance at Maintenance and Repair Organisations and assessing the technologies that will be needed to improve these aspects for airlines. To do this we measure how usable, reliable, available and cost effective an aircraft is at achieving these metrics today and in the future. This analysis is often undertaken via usage of our big data platform.
We are a transnational, diverse & inclusive team working closely with aircraft programmes, specialist design teams and customer services on a daily basis. We value and encourage different ways of thinking and working to get the best technical solution. Our team members are trusted and empowered to solve the challenges the business sets us.

What you will be doing:

• Developing and leading projects to support the Aircraft Operations teams who are responsible for the concept of operations of future aircraft, working directly with the teams designing the aircraft themselves;
• Supporting data analytic activities, taking benefit of in-service data;
• Supporting projects that directly influence the current Airbus designs, whether that be with Wing structures, Landing Gears or Fuel Systems;
• Supporting the wider transnational Aircraft Operations team and interface with domains across Airbus.

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.*

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Data Science or equivalent;
• Good IT skills and an interest in programming (e.g. Python, Java) is preferable;
• Good understanding of statistics;
• A keen interest in aircraft maintenance and aviation industry;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Be creative and have an open mind-set with a desire to explore and learn;
• Motivated with the ability to manage own activities and work with a multi-skilled, transnational team.

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.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Qualification & Operability

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