Why deliver this experience online?
Reaching further
Virtual work experiences solves accessibility, skills development, and flexibility challenges by providing free remote opportunities to explore a career in aerospace engineering, gain practical insights, and build workplace skills - regardless of your location or background.
What's included?
You'll hear from the people who make Airbus the company that it is, get opportunities to complete activities in various departments to get a feel of areas that are most interesting for you. We'll even let you in on some industry secrets...did you know it takes 3,600 litres of paint to paint the exterior of an A380?
Why should I join the experience?
If you've always been fascinated by flight, or space, or simply don't know how a 300 tonne aircraft can make it into the sky - you'll find out in this programme. We'll go into detail about space exploration, medical evacuation, and how aircraft take off.
Commercial Aircraft
Explore the commercial side of the business in this module, where we'll explore our aircraft design and manufacture - with a special focus on the wings. Complete a fun activity and test your knowledge with a drag and drop quiz!
Exploring Space
In this module we'll have a look at the work Airbus does in space, from its spacecraft portfolio to the development of the ExoMars Rover. It's not all reserved for up there though, a lot of the space solutions and innovations are helping us here on earth! In this module's activity you'll set up your own Moon Camp, making some important decisions about how it runs and how you plan to train your astronauts.
Helicopters
Did you know that Airbus isn't all about aircraft? Helicopters form a huge part of the Airbus product lineup, and you'll learn all about them in this module. We'll cover Airbus' civil and military helicopter range, and, you'll even get the chance to try out an interactive activity, too!
Sustainability
At Airbus more sustainable aviation is core to our mission, we are committed to developing, building, and testing alternative-propulsion systems and fuels. In this module we'll take you through the work Airbus has done so far to reach that ambition and some of our future plans.
Early Careers Programmes
You'll hear all about the career opportunities available at Airbus and what to do now so your CV and cover letter stands out later! You'll hear from one of our team who is just starting their career at Airbus as well as their top tips.
Getting your career flying!
What do you need to know before applying to Airbus? How do you write a stellar CV? What is the interview process like? We'll answer these all-important questions, plus more, in this career-centred module.
Hear from those that have completed the programme
Testimonials
Frequently asked questions
You might be wondering
How long is the aerospace engineering work experience programme?
We estimate that it will take just over seven hours to complete, but you don't need to do this all at once. You can log off and come back to the programme to suit your schedule.
When is the programme live?
All year! Our programme is designed to be on demand, so you can access it any time you want to.
What are the eligibility rules?
Anyone can join our programme, regardless of age or location. The programme is delivered in English.
I have a question about my certificate
You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.