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Operations Analyst Placement (12.5 months)

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£24,246 a year
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Job Description:

Start date: 19 July 2027

Location: Brize Norton

Duration: 12.5 months

Applications close on 25 October 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.

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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:

The Atlas Integrated Operations Centre (AIOC) serves as the central focal point for the Royal Air Force (RAF) A400M fleet. Every day, the AIOC generates vast volumes of technical, logistical, and fleet data. We are looking for a motivated Operations Analyst Intern to help us unlock the full potential of this information.

In this role, you will help convert complex operational and engineering data into actionable insights to maximise aircraft availability and mission readiness. You will focus on three core areas: performance monitoring, data manipulation, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-stakes military aerospace operations environment and directly drive operational efficiency.

What you will be doing:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Performance Monitoring & Reporting;

  • Track and analyze live RAF A400M fleet metrics, aircraft availability, and system maintenance logs;
  • Assist in building and updating visual dashboards to track fleet health and operational KPIs;
  • Monitor workflows across Maintenance Planners, Operations and Logistics Personnel to identify turnaround bottlenecks or supply chain delays;
  • Generate regular performance reports to help AIOC leadership make data-driven decisions.

2. Data Manipulation & Process Automation;

  • Clean, structure, and merge extensive, fragmented datasets coming from various engineering, military, and logistics systems;
  • Help automate repetitive, manual data collection and reporting workflows within the centre;
  • Streamline the flow of data among Maintenance Planners, Operations and Logistics Personnel to improve decision-making speed;
  • Document data workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the operations team.

3. Process & Continuous Improvement (CI);

  • Investigate data trends to perform root-cause analysis on fleet delays or operational bottlenecks;
  • Identify repetitive tasks, data silos, or manual steps across the centre's workflows that can be eliminated;
  • Collaborate closely with Maintenance Planners, Operations and Logistics Personnel to turn data insights into permanent, standardised operational improvements.

4.What You Will Develop (The Opportunity);

  • Control Room Agility: Gain confidence working inside a live, fast-paced operational control room where data shifts rapidly and accuracy is critical;
  • High-Stakes Data Management: Gain rare experience handling complex, sensitive aviation and defence datasets;
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Learn how to translate technical data insights into operational terms for military and engineering leaders;
  • Continuous Improvement (CI) Mastery: Develop practical skills;
  • In-Demand Technical Skills: Master data manipulation and automated visualisation using industry-standard tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python).

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:

  • Currently enrolled in a degree program;
  • Preferably in fields relating to: Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or Business Administration (quantitative focus);
  • Penultimate student preferred.

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and competencies:

  • Prior internships not required, but project-based experience is a strong plus;
  • Demonstrates ability to manipulate, clean, and structure raw data;
  • Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Forms, Apps Script for workflow automation);
  • Hands on experience building dashboards, reports, and data models in Power BI;
  • Advanced Excel skills: complex formulas, logical functions, Power Query, pivot tables;
  • Works autonomously, manages time well, and takes ownership of projects;
  • Comfortable speaking up in team settings and presenting findings to stakeholders;
  • Strong analytical thinking: breaks down complex problems into manageable tasks;
  • High attention to detail in data accuracy and visual presentation;
  • Proactively researches and troubleshoots technical issues independently;
  • Communicates data insights and design choices clearly to all team members.

This Job Request will be allocated to the projected Joint-Venture scope towards a leading European player in space.

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:

Customer Flight/Mission & Ops Support <JF-CS-OS>

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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 [email protected].

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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