Chief Engineering Internship - A330/A340 (12 Months)

Job description

Airbus Operations Limited

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Job Description

Start date: July 2020
Duration: 12 Months

The A330/A340 Family Chief Engineer’s Team is looking for an intern to join our self motivated and autonomous team.

The Chief Engineer’s team is primarily accountable for the airworthiness and safety of key aircraft components the Wing, Landing Gear, Fuel and Inerting systems.

We lead aircraft development projects by specifying technical requirements, managing engineering teams to deliver “best for aircraft” solutions and solving problems. We also actively support aircraft being assembled and those operating in-service.

Task & accountabilities :

We will want you to do the role in your way, but typically you will be:

·  Working with the Chief Engineering team on product evolution of the A330 family by defining aircraft technologies and requirements, attending regular team meetings and contributing to product development ideas and projects.
·  Continuous development of the existing fleet through the management of modification projects. This involves liaising and coordinating with a number of teams (Engineering, Airworthiness, Safety, Procurement etc.) to ensure that a robust integrated solution is achieved quickly and efficiently.
·  Improve the teams’ processes via internal improvement projects.
·  Developing yourself – your confidence, your technical capability and knowledge and working with people

Benefits of working in this team:

·  You will gain a top level appreciation of aircraft development and an understanding of the decision making processes involved in complex aerospace industry projects.
·  You will have flexibility and autonomy on tasks across a range of disciplines through the support of the Fuel Systems, Wing Structure and Landing Gear Chief Engineers.
·  You will experience multiple live projects with a large degree of variability, allowing for a quick learning curve and engagement with the team from early on.
·  You will work with a highly experienced team who will both pass on knowledge to you and expect to listen and learn from your contributions and experiences.

Required skills :

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!
 

·  You must be an undergraduate for the full duration of the placement working towards a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
·  Regular user of Office like applications Google Suite experience would be very beneficial
·  Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to summarise complex issues and communicate clearly in verbal and written forms and also in front of audiences
·  An understanding of project management principles for delivering objectives with the ability to prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
·  Capable of building relationships, self-reflecting and listening.
·  Comfortable with taking the initiative and working independently to meet personal and team objectives.

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. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email Interns@airbus.com. 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.

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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.