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A400M Technical Services & Support Placement

About 4.2/5
Deadline: 31st January 2026
Salary: £23,400
Job Type:
Placement (10 Months+)
Job Roles:
Mechanical Engineering
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Customer Service
Locations:
Brize Norton

Job Description

A400M Technical Services & Support Placement

Start date: 20 July 2026

Location: Brize Norton

Duration: 12 months

Application: We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for, however, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time.

We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations. Apply early to avoid missing out — we may close adverts once we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits:

Salary: £23,40035 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Half day Fridays!* // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays*subject to completing full hours prior to this

About us:

Join the Airbus A400M Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) Services team, where we provide essential technical management services for the Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M fleet.

Our team, based in the Airbus Maintenance and Logistics Support Facility at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, is responsible for the continuing airworthiness management of the A400M aircraft. All our services are carried out to the highest standard of compliance, in line with Military Regulatory Publications (MRP) Part M, Subpart G.

What you will be doing:

  • All technical aspects relating to the A400M aircraft systems;
  • Investigating in-service reliability issues relating to A400M aircraft Systems in conjunction with the Reliability Engineer;
  • Assessing technical documentation applicable to the A400M aircraft systems issued by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), the Type Certificate (TC) Holder and the Regulators;
  • Managing and recording modifications, damage and repairs relating to A400M Systems in conjunction with the Configuration Engineer;
  • Compiling and analysing in-service data to identify fleet reliability issues;
  • Liaising with the planning team to ensure timely addition of any reliability actions into the Maintenance Plan and individual aircraft Work Packs.

Requirements:

Our placements are open to Undergraduates only. Therefore it is mandatory for candidates to be an undergraduate for the whole duration of the placement. Please inform your graduation date on your application.*Your application should include a CV along with a Cover Letter outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.*

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Studying towards a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing or an equivalent degree;
  • Good communication skills;
  • Work well in a team;
  • Having a UK driving licence and your own car would be beneficial.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

Contact

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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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.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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