Job Description
Please note:
This is aimed for students aged 14-18 in full time/part time education wishing to get experience working in an aerospace environment.
The placement will be one week long.
Please attach a supporting document answering the questions below in the job advertisement
We are only able to support requests for work experience between March to August 2026.
At Safran, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products while fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment. As a leader in Landing Gears, we are committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. Join our work experience programme and be a part of our mission to exceed customer expectations whilst gaining valuable experience for your future career.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic student to work with us on a week long placement. We will show you what it takes to work in this industry and you can see first hand what our engineering, manufacturing and business teams are involved in. This is a fast-paced
environment and where a passion for innovation is key.
We will be offering different types of work experience throughout the year including:
- Manufacturing – get hands on experience of what takes place to build a brand new landing gear in the heart of our facility.
- Maintenance Repair and Overhaul – get hands on experience of what happens when an aircraft has completed its flight cycle and needs to complete its service.
- Business support – see what else is needed to be a leader in aerospace including, finance, customer support and our testing facility.
Please specify your area of interest in your application.
Complementary Description
We will be offering different types of work experience throughout the year including:
- Manufacturing
- Maintenance Repair and Overhaul
- Business support
Please specify your area of interest in you application.
Please note, we will respond to application by the end of January 2025.
Job Requirements
Please Provide a supporting statement/covering letter and CV detailing why you wish to get experience with us here at Safran Landing Systems Gloucester.
Please include the following information about yourself:
Why are you applying for Safran Work Experience?
What area of the business would you like to work within? (e.g Manufacturing, MRO, Customer Support, Finance)
What dates you are able to complete work experience? Please note we are limited to dates we can offer due to our growing apprenticeship programme.
We will respond to your application by the end of January 2026.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
There is no regular travel required with this role.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day