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Airbus Operations Limited in the UK offers a 12.5‑month internship in the Single Aisle Structures cohort, based in the UK wing manufacturing area. The role focuses on data analysis, project work, and process improvements across production teams.
You will rotate through departments including A320neo and A350 equivalents, gaining broad exposure while developing your leadership and project management skills. Applicants must be undergraduates for the entire placement.
Start date: 16 August 2027
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 12.5 months
Applications close on 25 October 2026!
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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
The single aisle program is based at Broughton site working for all Airbus commercial aircrafts. The most profitable and successful aircraft company. Single aisle alone manufacturing over 50 wings sets per month and rising. The single aisle department is the largest within Broughton which consists of over 2,000 operators, engineers and support staff. Airbus alone recruits 200+ interns per year.
The placement will enhance your knowledge by giving you opportunities to lead projects, gain real life experience and increase your understanding for data analysis. Having responsibilities for operational management teams who deal with the manufacture of wings for our customers over the world.
During the time at Airbus you will be given the chance to spend time in other departments such as A320 neo and A350, giving you a broad background of the production and process of the wings.
For this internship you will be based in the operational area of wing manufacturing in the UK, giving you first-hand experience. You will be working in Single Aisle Structures. The job requires a commitment to act with integrity, to maintain the reputation of Airbus and create innovative ideas to improve sustainable growth. Throughout the internship you will be reporting to the operational management teams in specific areas which will be given tasks and responsibilities to help achieve.
The topics will include:
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.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
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.
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Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Improvement & Performance Management
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