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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.
Application closing date: We encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment! Please note we will close adverts as soon as we receive sufficient applications.
To stay on top, Airbus recognises the importance of supporting high-achieving and talented undergraduates. We do this through offering challenging placement opportunities during which your skills and potential are fully maximised.
Our placements give a unique insight into potential career paths within Airbus. They are designed so that you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice and gain crucial industry experience. The skills and knowledge you gain will improve your chances of a future role within the Airbus and should benefit your future studies.
About us
- Are you interested in continuous improvement?
- Are you comfortable in challenging the status quo and developing innovative solutions?
- Do you enjoy working with people and diverse teams?
Then please consider this exciting placement opportunity - As an Airbus Operating System placement student you will ,during the course of your program, develop your lean process knowledge through the application of the Airbus Operating System into the A320 & A350 production lines working in collaboration with experienced change management professionals.
What will you be doing
During this placement, the activities you may undertake will include;
- You will conduct detailed Value Stream Analysis with both operational and functional teams to improve the flow of the product through the factory!
- You will facilitate continuous improvement activities such as Kaizens to identify and remove waste from our industrial system!
- You will coach both operational and functional leaders to drive standards into the way we work!
If you gain fulfilment through supporting others and have a passion for continuous improvement then please consider this internship and opportunity for personal growth.
Skills required
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
One application: Make It Possible, Make It Happen, Make It … Count !
Please note our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement.
You must be an undergraduate for the full duration of the placement, studying towards a degree in one of the following:
- Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering
- Business
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;
- Strong ability to work well in a team
- Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills
- Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives
- Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency
- Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary
- Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business
- Ability to manage stakeholder expectations & deliver on commitments
- Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
Benefits
- £18,000 salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities; additional time for written exercises; auxiliary aids; room layout; dietary requirements etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.
