A330​/A340 Chief Engineer’s Team Placement

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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• 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

Success in this role will be largely down to you, but typically you will be:

• Part of the Chief Engineering team involved with product evolution of the A330/A340 Family by defining and proposing new aircraft technologies to improve our aircraft;
• Liaising and integrating across a number of teams, e.g. Overall Aircraft Design, Engineering, Airworthiness, Customer Services, Supply Chain and more;
• Supporting the continued airworthiness and safety of the fleet;
• Working to understand airline operational requirements and proposing improvements in our aircraft design accordingly;
• Helping to continuously improve our processes by highlighting inefficiencies in the established ways of working;
• Developing yourself, your confidence, your technical capability and knowledge, working with people in a diverse multi-national environment;
• Potential opportunity to travel to other Airbus sites (if available).

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards an Engineering degree (Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering);
• An ability to prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met;
• Knowledge of project management principles is desirable;
• Proficient oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarise complex issues and communicate clearly in front of audiences;
• Keen to build relationships, self-reflecting and listening;
• Happy to act in a proactive manner to meet personal and team objectives.

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:
Chief Engineering & Architecture

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