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AGGP2027 – Graduate Fleet Technical Management Business Efficiency Leader

Start date - October 2027

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't just offer a job; we accelerate your growth through the Airbus Global Graduate development journey. This isn't a one-size-fits-all program; it's a personalized, two-year experience designed to cultivate your professional skills, enhance your business acumen, and hone your technical abilities. We place a strong emphasis on developing your leadership potential from day one. You'll gain a unique perspective on the world of Airbus while contributing directly in a specific, impactful position.

During the two years, we will take you on a soft-skill development journey, covering such areas as inclusive leadership, our Values, resilience, communication and emotional intelligence, with various in-person and virtual workshops.

Beyond your daily responsibilities and this comprehensive schedule of training, you'll join your global graduate community annually for an in-person 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'll sharpen your skills in an area strategically important to Airbus, gaining a deep understanding of our business – its opportunities, challenges, and needs.  Most importantly, you'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'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're ready to embark on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential, apply below.

What you will be doing 

As the Graduate Business Efficiency Leader, you will serve as the strategic architect of our operational success. In this role, you will drive financial control, optimize performance management, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to meet the reporting demands of a complex matrix organization.

You will oversee all business activities by engineering and monitoring critical KPIs and KVIs, ensuring every FTM Central department aligns with our core objectives. 

Beyond oversight, you will act as a catalyst for growth, spearheading efficiency initiatives that transform raw data into streamlined, high-performance business results.

You will also the operational and functional management to facilitate informed decision-making and business development.

You will be on a development journey to guide your growth into the role of a Fleet Technical Management Business Efficiency Leader and can expect to be involved in the following:

• Facilitate and anchor the FTM Central Monthly Performance Review, fostering a culture of transparency and high performance across all domains,

• Architect and implement process enhancements that prioritize high-efficiency output and ensure the FTM framework is fully scalable to meet evolving business demands,

• Drive business transformation by embedding industry-leading benchmarks and spearheading a culture of Continuous Improvement and LEAN methodologies,

• Leverage the local Digital and Innovation ecosystem to modernize workflows and eliminate operational redundancies in full alignment with Global Airline Engineering initiatives,

• Architect a robust FTM 'Make vs. Buy' framework for the Central Team, aligning immediate operational needs with a long-term strategic vision for fleet scalability,

• Running subcontracting performance management governance, assessing and improving it and means to monitor performance,

• Develop and evolve a robust FTM Central workload and resource forecasting model, ensuring it is harmonized and calibrated with the Global Airline Engineering Resource Model to drive data-led resource allocation/optimization,

• Monitoring and presenting of department's spending (Deliverables, Travel, Training, Subcontracted activities, Make and Buy ratio).

• Supporting the business with on-demand analysis linked to project/deliverable costs and detailed spending.

• Anticipating risks and taking appropriate actions with stakeholders to realign on guidance.

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What we are looking for

To be a successful applicant, you will need to demonstrate you have:

- A degree level or equivalent in Business Management - Aviation Management is preferred or Aerospace Engineering.

- Recently graduated or first professional experience in the field of Aviation Management or working with Maintenance Information Systems.

- 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.

Other desirable requirements are:

• Experience in Maintenance Information System use (AMOS & AMASIS),

• Knowledge of AOP (Annual Operating Plans) process and Finance (including CPN, Cost Centers, RC/NRC),

• Strong knowledge of performance and quality processes,

• Knowledge of subcontractors management, including performance management,

• Strong Leadership, communication & stakeholder management skills, 

• Superior organisational skills, flexibility to manage multiple priorities, adaptability to changing & challenging deadlines with attention to detail,

• Actively takes ownership, initiative and responsibility,

• Adaptability to different cultural environments, proven diplomacy skills,

• Familiarity with digital tools like QlikSense, SKYWISE and SAP basics is beneficial,

• Advanced skills in Google Sheets (Formulas) are beneicial

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. Take the 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.

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 30 September 2026 (don’t delay, apply early as some roles may close before this date due to applications received). All applications and CVs need to be in English.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments. Examples of this may include (but is not exclusive to) accessible facilities and additional time for written exercises etc. 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.

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