V.I.E. FCAS TEAM (m/f)

Job description

V.I.E. FCAS TEAM (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space Ottobrunn

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. 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.

Description of the job

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) program is an international program sponsored by the French Ministry of Economy, Finance and Employment, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function.

We are looking for highly motivated graduates aged 18 to 28 years, who are citizens of the European Union (all E.U. nationals, plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). Candidates meeting these criteria and interested in a VIE, please register before your 28th birthday on the website www.civiweb.com. For graduates who would be interested in a career with Airbus, this could be the start of a rewarding future in a dynamic and forward-thinking sector.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France's eligibility criteria. For further information, more details can be found on www.civiweb.com and from www.airbus.com/int/en/people-careers/students-graduates.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

For Airbus in Ottobrunn within the department Future Combat Air Systems FCAS Team we are looking for a VIE Support.

Start: 1 February 2019
Duration: 12 months

The Governments of France and Germany have revealed plans to develop the next generation of weapon systems for an entry into service in 2035 – 2040 in the frame of the Future Combat Air System program (FCAS).
Overall, FCAS defines a system of systems combining a wide range of elements connected and operating together, including a next generation fighter aircraft together with Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the existing fleet of aircraft (which will still operate beyond 2040), future cruise missiles and drones flying in swarms. The overall system will be interoperable and connected in a larger perimeter with mission aircraft, satellites, NATO systems and land and naval combat systems

In this context, your main activities as VIE FCAS Team will include:
Support FCAS Team in the following tasks;

·  producing presentations for management.
·  creating schedules and manage their day to day updates
·  action tracking and preparing the programme information flow, (reporting) to FCAS stakeholders.
·  Prepare meetings, ensure meeting protocol is professionally completed
·  Support the writing of internal documentation.
·  team player taking on additional projects on behalf of the FCAS team.
·  Generate reports, supporting the FCAS team

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.

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with the following skills:

·  Studying for a Degree in Business administration, Engineering or similar
·  Some experience in proposal development or project management
·  Basic knowledge in business management, or project environment
·  PM knowledge in projects
·  Innovative, intrapreneurial and disruptive mind-set and vision to propose agile PM solutions and challenge the ways of working.
·  Inter-cultural openness (experience in international co-operation programmes)
·  Flexibility (work in evolving and changing environment, ready to travel and in multinational teams)
·  Microsoft Office skills are essential, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
·  French and English: negotiation level. Good German skills would be an advantage
·  You want to learn actively and be part of a growing team.
·  You are interested in European matters & Defense topics (doctrine, policy, programs)

You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and are able to work independently.