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Every year we look for university graduates from around the world to join Airbus and help fill the critical roles for our future. We need people with the aspiration, enthusiasm and the talent to help us move forward and to change the world and deliver our vision to pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world.

When you begin your career with us, we accelerate your growth through our Airbus Global Graduate development journey, focusing on both soft skills, business knowledge and technical ability. You will be part of a two year programme that enables you to develop your professional skills; build your networks and gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus whilst delivering in a specific position - each development journey is individual!

In addition to on-the-job activity and a comprehensive schedule of training opportunities, once a year you will also join your global graduate community for a development week where you meet your peers, hear from our leaders and learn from the best.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained everything you need to become an established team member in your position, having already demonstrated your value. You will have developed your skills in an area that is strategically important for Airbus, you will know about the Airbus business, the opportunities, challenges and needs, and you will have learned more about yourself, and what makes you great!

Above all you will have the opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

If you are ready to join and be part of this journey please apply below (& don’t forget to include a motivation letter)!

What can you expect

In this role, you will be joining the team responsible for defining repairs for wings across the whole of the Airbus commercial fleet, from the remaining A300s flying to the latest A350. The department’s engineers provide repair solutions ranging from small items fixed in hours, to major incidents taking weeks or months to resolve. We also collaborate in the design of the latest aircraft to ensure future designs are repairable, and support research activities including full scale wing tests.​

You can expect to work closely with the department’s experienced engineers, as well as with specialists in other key areas of the business.

You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Wing In-Service Repair Engineer and can expect to be involved in the following:

  • Repair design, including CAD tools, to define the repair and provide instructions on how to install it.
  • Stress analysis using a range of calculation methods and tools to demonstrate the structural performance of the repair.
  • Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis to show that the repaired structure will remain safe for the aircraft’s life.
  • Ensuring that the repair meets all the requirements (certification, manufacturing etc.) necessary to ensure a safe and effective solution.

Your development journey will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position. For this role, placements would typically include an out-of-business placement (e.g. with an Airline or Maintenance Repair Organisation), combined with placements at key internal teams such as Customer Services, Chief Engineers or Future Projects.

At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of Wing In-Service Repair Engineer!

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme, we ask that you demonstrate you have:

  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent within Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of aeronautical engineering
  • Strong verbal and written communication in our business language (English)
  • A desire to work in a collaborative team environment, focused on driving future innovation
  • The ability to be self aware and a wish to be in the driving seat of your development.

Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme. 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.

STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.

What is the recruitment process

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre (November & December) -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 6th October (don’t delay, apply today as some roles may close early due to applications received).

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 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.