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Join Airbus Operations Limited as a Business Development and Integration Placement Student in Broughton, North Wales. This 12.5-month internship offers a 35-hour work week with hybrid working options and half-day Fridays, paying an annual salary of £24,246. You will support key projects, cost performance, and future business strategy within the Single Aisle Program.

Requirements

  • Must be an undergraduate student for the entire duration of the placement, studying Business, Project Management, Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, and Google Workspace.
  • Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and self-motivation skills.
  • Application must include a CV and a Cover Letter.
  • Subject to a BPSS check and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Support key projects across multiple functions, ensuring deliverables meet time, cost, and quality standards.
  • Lean Manufacturing & Cost Control: Monitor expenditure, develop cost-saving initiatives, and focus on removing non-value-added activities.
  • Business Strategy: Assist with strategy planning, ramp-up preparations, capital expenditure projects, and risk/opportunity management workshops.
  • Communication & Teamwork: Work effectively within multi-functional teams and present information clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Potential transition routes: People from academic projects, administrative, or junior analytical roles may bring transferable teamwork and organizational skills, alongside meeting the undergraduate and degree discipline requirements.

Job description

Job Description:

Start date: 16 August 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 06 November 2026 !

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.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/faqs#using-ai-in-your-application .

Benefits:

Salary: £24,246

35 hours per week // Flexible working hours // Hybrid working options available depending on the role // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

About us:

Working within the Operations Department of the Broughton site, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team that is responsible for the build and delivery of Airbus aircraft. We have 3 open positions, two as Integration Manager support and one as Business Development Manager support.

The Single Aisle Program is based at Broughton site working for all Airbus commercial aircrafts. The most profitable and successful aircraft company. Single Aisle alone manufactures over 50 wings sets per month and rising. The single aisle department is the largest within Broughton which consists of over 2,000 operators, engineers and support staff. Airbus alone recruits 200+ interns per year.

What you will be doing:

Integration Support:

  • Working alongside the Integration Manager within Single Aisle Flowline you will support key projects within the business;
  • Support the cost performance of the business by monitoring expenditure and developing cost saving initiatives;
  • Support with the deployment of key projects which will require involvement across multiple functions, analysis of data and help to develop your project management skills;
  • Support business governance reviews and projects, ensuring key milestones are delivered on time, on cost & on quality;
  • Support resource management including future planning for ramp up;
  • Support supplier disruption claims with evidence collation and submission;
  • Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment;
  • Work as part of a multi-functional team at all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business.
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Airbus

Business Development and Integration Placement (12.5 months)

Broughton
On-site, Hybrid
£24,246 per year

Business Development Support:

  • Working alongside the Business Development Manager within Single Aisle Flowline to create and implement the future strategy for the business;
  • Support strategy planning for ramp up and development of the business including digital strategy;
  • Support the creation and management of Single Aisle flowline route map and 2025 Vision;
  • Support all Capital Expenditure project management including overseas projects in France and Germany;
  • Support the implementation of large investment topics including facility expansion and upgrades;
  • Support risk and opportunity management by leading workshops and driving actions;
  • Drive and influence change in a leading aircraft manufacturing environment;
  • Work as part of a multi-functional team at all business levels, adapting to changing landscapes within the business.

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 towards a Business, Project Management, Aerospace/Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, or equivalent degree;
  • Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Google workspace;
  • Communication skills and ability to present to a variety of audiences;
  • Strong ability to work well in a team;
  • Self-motivated in managing personal time, goals and objectives;
  • Able to work autonomously, recognising when support is required and seeking advice when necessary;
  • Ability to manage customer expectations & deliver on commitments;
  • Innovative mindset with creativity & strong analytical skills;
  • Focus on removal of non-value added activities with a strive for efficiency;
  • Have a customer focus and the ability to integrate well into the business;
  • Confident & resilient with ability to challenge the status quo with blue sky thinking.

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.

Company:
Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:
Internship
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Experience Level:
Student

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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@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.

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