Aircraft Operations 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

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.

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.

• 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

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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Company:
Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Internship Experience Level: Student Job Family:
Qualification & Operability

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services.

Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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