Job Description:
Start Date: September 2025
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...
You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Plant Industrialisation & Business Management and can expect to be involved in the following:
Exposure to day to day operations and managing production and products.
Identifying, analysing and solving technical shop floor issues.
Programme and project management, developing problem solving tools and techniques.
Strategy development and leadership of projects to deliver more efficient and cost effective processes. Application of learning tools with the business, finance and project management using Lean methodologies.
Driving innovation and cultural change.
Running various STEM activities and engaging with our Education Liaison team.
Maintaining and accelerating our push towards Industry 4.0.
Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into a final role within the business.
At the end of the two year development programme you will have developed into your final role within Airbus.
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 (2:1) or equivalent within Aerospace Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business Studies, Lean, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Asset Management or Digital / Technology.
First professional experience or specific interest in manufacturing, lean production, project management and/or product development environments.
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.
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.
Company:
Airbus Operations LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
Entry LevelJob Family:
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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.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom&64;airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
