BAE Systems - Aircraft Systems Support Internship  

Project Organisation

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft

Project Location

Split between Prestwick, Toulouse, Filton

Project Activities and Key Roles

Understanding and application of engineering principles associated with aircraft components, sub-systems and systems, and the integration of those into an overall aircraft design.

Establish vehicle system requirements from national regulations and/or customer requests.

Investigation of In service related issues and develop solutions in a cost effective and time efficient manner.

Work with all relevant parts of the business, project, suppliers, regulatory authorities and customers to achieve the required deliverables

Compile test schedules and participate in vehicle system tests. Prepare accurate technical reports and other documentation.

Support task management activities with estimates, planning and monitoring of tasks.

Required Skills and Abilites

Clear verbal and written communication skills are required to interface with the rest of the organisation, suppliers, regulatory authorities and the customer;
Organisational skills are required to manage personal workload and contribute to management of tasks. This will include estimating, planning and monitoring of tasks;
Ability to relate appropriately to others and operate effectively in a team environment.

Essential Attributes

Engineering (Preferably Mechanical / Aeronautical);
Highly Numerate;
Excellent Analytical Skills.

Desirable Attributes

Appreciation of Aircraft Design;
Appreciation of Aircraft Systems Architecture Presentation Skills;
Fluid Mechanics knowledge;
Experience in using Microsoft Office Applications including management of databases;
Prior customer service experience.

Additional Information

Student will work with BAE Aircraft Systems Support and will be based between Prestwick, Bristol and Toulouse.
Working Hours: 8 am to 5 pm (Mon - Thur) 8 am to 1 pm (Fri)
The duties undertaken may be delivered under a Regional Aircraft business partnership. The individual may therefore be required to work with the partner business at their premises. This would provide the individual with a broad experience of working with more than one company but on the same project providing an insight into different working practices and cultures.
Regional Aircraft, part of BAE Systems, is today a leading provider of regional aircraft and support services to regional airlines.
With over 900 aircraft and more than 200 customers in 70 countries, its aircraft, including the Jetstream family, the BAe 748, ATP, BAe146 and Avro RJ continue to be key drivers in the growth and development of regional airlines. The success of these aircraft in today's competitive market is a tribute to their original design and the integrated support provided by Regional Aircraft today.
http://www.baesystems.com/Businesses/RegionalAircraft/AboutUs/index.htm

Project Other Duties

May be required to undertake more business related tasks and activities which will provide the individual with an appreciation of business practices and process against an aerospace and business partnership context.