A330/A340 UK Chief Engineer's Team Placement (12.5 months)
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Job Description:
Start date: 17 August 2026
Location: Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12.5 months
Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. Review all available opportunities and apply to those that best match your experience and aspirations.
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Benefits:
Salary: £23,400
35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
About us:
Airbus is a community of engineers who have an effective and sustainable relationship with airlines, committed to engineering excellence incorporated into our aircraft. The A330 Family is a leading widebody family with ongoing improvements and variants, including the A330neo. The A330/A340 Family Chief Engineer’s Team is looking for a dedicated placement student to join our experienced, friendly team. We lead future development projects to improve performance and reliability, and support airworthiness and safety of Wing, Landing Gear, Fuel and Inerting systems, as well as final assembly lines and delivery teams.
What you will be doing:
* 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;
* Supporting the continuous airworthiness and safety of the fleet;
* Understanding airline operational requirements and proposing improvements in aircraft design accordingly;
* Liaising and integrating across teams (Overall Aircraft Design, Engineering, Airworthiness, Supply management, and more);
* Helping the teams to continuously develop by highlighting inefficiencies in established ways of working;
* Developing yourself - confidence, technical capability, and knowledge, in a diverse environment;
* Potential opportunity to travel between Airbus sites (if available).
Requirements:
Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. It is mandatory to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.
How to apply: Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:
* Studying towards an Engineering degree;
* Ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines;
* 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;
* Ability to build relationships, self-reflect, and listen;
* Proactive approach to meet personal and team objectives.
Security Clearance: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
Contact: Please let us know if you need adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further, please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Company: Airbus Operations Limited
Employment Type: Internship
Experience Level: Student
Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture
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