Wing Structure Repair Engineering Placement (12.5 months)

Airbus; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,246

35 hours per week

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working options

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + BH

Job summary

Airbus UK Wing Repairs internship offers undergraduates a hands-on role within a multidisciplinary team. You will work on defining and developing wing repairs, learning to integrate repairs with the existing structure to ensure safe, effective solutions.

The placement covers CAD-driven repair design, static and fatigue analyses, and collaboration with engineers across groups to support repairable aircraft projects in the Airbus fleet.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student for the whole duration of the placement.
• Studying towards Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Nice to have CAD software experience like AutoCAD or CATIA.
• Knowledge of Structural Analysis and Statistics.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a multidisciplinary team defining and developing repairs for wing structures.
• You will learn how to integrate a repair into the existing structure while meeting all safety requirements.
• Repair design, including CAD tools, to define the repair and provide instructions on installation.

Skills

Interest in solving technical challen­

Education

Undergraduate degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

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. 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 https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application.

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

Join the Wing Repairs department at Airbus UK, where we offer a unique internship opportunity to experience life working as part of a specialist engineering team. We are responsible for defining repair solutions for wings across the entire Airbus commercial fleet, from the remaining A300s flying to the latest A350s. This role provides a unique window into how engineering supports the day-to-day challenges of our customers and aircraft operators. You will gain exposure to a range of repair solutions, from small issues that are fixed in hours to major incidents that can take weeks or months to resolve. We also play a crucial role in future projects by collaborating on the design of the latest aircraft to ensure they are repairable. Our team is actively involved in research activities, including full-scale wing tests.

What you will be doing

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team defining and developing repairs for wing structures. You will learn how to integrate a repair into the existing structure while meeting all the requirements necessary to ensure a safe and effective solution.

• Repair design, including CAD tools, to define the repair and provide instructions on how to install it
• Static stress analysis to show that the repaired structure is strong enough
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis to show that the repaired structure will remain safe for the aircraft’s life

• Chief Engineers teams
• Wing design teams
• Materials and Processes teams
• Customer Services
• Electromagnetic Hazards specialists
• Aerodynamics specialists

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.

• Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Interest in solving technical challenges
• Nice to have: Experience with design tools, such as AutoCAD, CATIA or similar
• Knowledge of Structural Analysis, and Statistics

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.

Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. #UK_PLA This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Operations Limited Employment Type: Internship ------- Experience Level: Student Job Family: Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

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