Job Description:

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

The selected candidate will join the AHUK Installations and Production team. From design concept through all stages of engineering and finally to manufacture and installation, our dedicated turnkey development centre transforms customer requirements into bespoke, high quality solutions which include complex prototype development, retrofit and series production for a diverse range of global customers. We are looking for an undergraduate to review the current undocumented procedure for some of our serialisation projects and create documented processes. You do not need to have a specific interest in aviation but should be passionate in wanting to produce work of a high standard and at finding ways to improve processes.

You will have the opportunity to develop your communication and investigative skills across multiple departments. Creating end to end business solutions that directly influence the productivity of the Installation and Production department. You’ll also assist in developing innovations that bring value and benefit to the team and our customers.

During the internship the successful candidate will be involved in a very exciting period for AHUK as we prepare to move and then move into our new facility on Oxford airport in the summer of 2024

Main responsibilities

• Work with the existing teams to make a full review of current processes

• To create documented processes that can be worked to, to ensure repeatability.

• To review current methods and processes and come up with ways for improvements for

• lead time, cost and efficiency.

• We would be looking for the review to cover and recommend a variety of improvements

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Familiar with Microsoft Office suite

• Knowledge of Google G Suite

• A liking for analytical work

• Ability to work on multiple projects and with multiple stakeholders

• An enquiring mind who will challenge the norm and question why we are doing the work in a particular way

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• An undergraduate currently studying for a degree. The degree does not need to be in an Aerospace discipline, but must be relevant to the work described. The candidate must have a requirement to complete an internship as part of their studies and be eligible for an internship.

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence

• Be located within easy commuting distance from Oxford Airport

About you

• Pro-active, flexible and autonomous

• General Aviation interest

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.

• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

• Be able to work 37.5 hours a week Mon-Fri in Kidlington, Oxfordshire.

• Must be flexible in terms of working hours if needed

• Must have the right to work in the UK under a student visa

• Because of the changing nature of our business your Job Specification will inevitably change. You will from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

Data Protection

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.

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 Helicopters UK Ltd

Contract Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Support to Management <JF-FA-ES>

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.