Job Description:

AGGP2026 – Graduate Wing Airframe Engineer 

Start date September 2026

Are you a university graduate with the aspiration, enthusiasm, and talent to help us pioneer sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world? Every year, Airbus seeks bright minds from around the globe to fill critical roles that will shape our future.

When you begin your career with us, we don&39;t just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn&39;t a one-size-fits-all program; it&39;s a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. Crucially, we place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You&39;ll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and a comprehensive schedule of training, you&39;ll join your global graduate community annually for a dedicated development week. This is your chance to connect with your peers, learn directly from our seasoned leaders, and gain insights from the best in the industry.

Throughout the programme, you will be developed into an established and valuable team member from day 1. You&39;ll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs – and, most importantly, you&39;ll have learned more about yourself and what makes you truly great. You will have demonstrated your capability and readiness to take on future leadership challenges within Airbus.

Above all, you&39;ll have the unparalleled opportunity to do your best work in an industry that is literally reshaping how we live in our world.

If you&39;re ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing 

You will be on a development pathway to guide your growth into the role of Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineer in one of the Wing Engineering Teams in Filton, Bristol, UK. 

At the end of the 2 year development programme you will be fully equipped to be a key player as a Wing Structures or Systems Installation Engineer.

Your development pathway will include a minimum of one rotational placement to support your growth into position. 

Throughout the two year development programme you will have developed into the position of either Design or Analysis engineer in one of the Wing Structures or Systems installation Engineering Teams in Filton. 

You can expect to be involved in the following:  

• Static Stress analysis, from first principles to FEM based analysis

• Design – CATIA tools, configuration management and DMU in Wing Structures and/or Systems installation

• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis

• Digitalisation - automating processes using coding skills

What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant to the Airbus Global Graduate Programme, you will need to demonstrate you have:

• A degree level or equivalent within a relevant field of study 

  • Degree type: Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or higher)

• Recently graduated or first professional experience in a relevant field 

• 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.

• Good knowledge of coding and data analysis techniques (desirable but not essential).

• Natural curiosity and excitement to explore,

• Excitement to work in a dynamic and changing environment,

• Passion about Aerospace and the challenges of the civil aircraft market,

• Sensitivity to clients needs and ability to develop good client relationships,

Please provide a CV and a cover letter to your application. 

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.

STATEMENT: This position requires a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities. 

What is the recruitment process…

Online application -> Online Task Based Assessment -> Application Review (Talent Acquisition Partner & Manager) -> Virtual Assessment Centre -> Offer!

NB: Applications will close 30th September (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. 

AGGP2026

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.

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