Wing Structure Repair Manual Engineering Placement

Wing Structure Repair Manual Engineering Placement

Start date: 17 August 2026

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 12.5 months

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Benefits:

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

About us:

Join the Airbus Engineering Wing Repairs organization (SRM), where we provide essential "Follow the Sun" support to keep our global fleet of aircraft flying. Our work directly contributes to the future of environmentally sustainable aircraft. Based in Filton, Bristol, this role is part of a wider, worldwide team dedicated to supporting our customers around the clock. The Wing Repairs team covers the entire Airbus commercial fleet, from the remaining A300s to the latest A350s.

We also collaborate on the design of new aircraft to ensure they are easily repairable and research the latest manufacturing methods, such as additive layer, to create new repair parts. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly experienced engineers across a variety of disciplines, gaining hands-on experience in Repair Design, Static Stress, and Fatigue & Damage Tolerance. This is a great chance to connect with people from different organizations and play a key role in supporting our global fleet.

What you will be doing:

As an Intern Engineer you will develop the core skills needed in the wing business and your future development:

• Static Stress analysis, from first principles to Fine Element Modelling;
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance;
• Design – CATIA tools, configuration management and Digital Mock Up;
• Digitalisation - automating processes using coding skills;
• Project Management through working with Repair teams on a variety of projects;
• Business and Financial knowledge;
• Leadership Skills through working on projects with a broad range of people, and nationalities;
• Customer focus through working with our Customer Service organization.

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 will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Studying or Studied a degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering;
• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques;
• Passionate about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market;
• Are sensitive to clients needs and can develop good client relationships;
• Naturally curious and excited to explore;
• Excited to work in a dynamic and changing environment;
• Proficient oral and written communication skills;
• Collaborate well within a team.

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

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How to apply

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