Aircraft Operations Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Stoke Gifford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid options available

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + BH

Job summary

Airbus Operations Limited in Filton, Bristol is offering a 12.5-month internship in Aircraft Operations. You will work on projects supporting concept of operations, data analytics, and interfaces with design teams.

Open to undergraduates studying Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Data Science; you will gain hands-on experience with big data platforms and contribute to aircraft maintenance and efficiency initiatives while developing programming skills in Python/Java.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

Java

Statistics

English

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Data Science

Job description

Job Description

Start date: 16 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

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

For this internship, you will be involved in a range of activities that includes:

• 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.

In addition you will also have the chance to take part in initiatives outside your day to day tasks that will provide opportunities for personal development.

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.

Contact

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Company

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type

Internship

Experience Level

Student

Job Family

Qualification & Operability

EEO/DEI Statements

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