A320 Family Chief Engineers Placement (12.5 months)

at  Airbus Operations Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Start date: 18th August 2025
Location: Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12.5 months
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out on this opportunity! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.

ABOUT US:

We are a team of 16 engineers from a range of different backgrounds who are responsible for the Wing, Fuel System and Landing Gear for the best-selling A320 family of aircraft. We look after a fleet of over 10,000 aircraft and we are continuously developing the aircraft family. We do this by working across all parts of Airbus.

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.
Please ensure you include your CV and a cover letter for your application to be considered.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying towards a degree with a strong Mathematical base;
• Interest in aircraft and passionate about learning;
• Problem solving mentality and approach to problems.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check).

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

Student

As an intern in the UK Single Aisle Chief Engineers Team you will:

• Gain in depth knowledge of aircraft development and see how the decision making processes works, in the aerospace industry;
• Have flexibility and autonomy working on tasks across a range of disciplines through the support of the Fuel Systems, Wing Structure and Landing Gear Chief Engineering team;
• Work on multiple projects with a large degree of variability, and demonstrate a quick learning curve and serious involvement in our team from day 1.

We are a highly experienced team excited to pass on knowledge and enthusiasm for the aerospace industry.