Overview

A320 Family Chief Engineers Placement (12.5 months)

Location: Filton, Bristol

Start date: 17 August 2026

Duration: 12.5 months

Employment Type: Internship | Experience Level: Student

Salary: £23,400
35 hours per week • Flexible working hours • Hybrid working • Half day Fridays • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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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SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

About us

Are you passionate about solving technical problems and eager to work on one of the world’s most successful products? Do you thrive on collaboration and connecting with diverse teams, cultures, and countries? Are you naturally curious and unafraid to challenge conventional thinking?

We are a team of 16 engineers responsible for the Wing, Fuel System, and Landing Gear of the A320 family. We work to develop the A320 family while supporting a global fleet of over 10,000 aircraft, collaborating with teams across Airbus to provide wide-ranging experience.

What you will be doing

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

• Gain in-depth knowledge of aircraft development and decision making in the aerospace industry
• Have flexibility and autonomy on tasks across disciplines with support from the Fuel Systems, Wing Structure and Landing Gear Chief Engineering teams
• Work on multiple projects with high variability, showing a quick learning curve and active involvement from day 1

We are a highly experienced team eager to share knowledge and enthusiasm for aerospace.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Requirements

• Undergraduates only (must be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement). Please inform your graduation date on your application.
• CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role

Essential

• Studying towards a degree with a numerate emphasis
• Competent user of Google Office
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• Collaborative team player
• Interest in aircraft and eagerness to learn
• Provide general support to project teams in line with company values
• Ability to take initiative and work independently to meet team objectives
• Problem solving mentality

Useful

• Willing to travel between UK and European sites if required
• Additional languages
• Student membership of a relevant Institution (e.g., RAeS, IMechE, IEEE, IOM3 or similar)

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