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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 use these experiences?

Our experiences have been designed to give an in-depth look at what it is like to work at Airbus in some of our key roles. 

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What is virtual work experience?

The experience

Interactive online learning

Virtual work experience provides an engaging platform for students to explore industries and careers remotely, with videos, activities, and quizzes.

Practical skills development

Students complete real-world tasks and projects designed by Airbus, helping them gain practical insights and workplace skills.

Flexible and accessible

The programme can be completed at your own pace, and includes talks with some of the industry professionals working here at Airbus.

Our modules

What's available

An introduction to Airbus

Get an insider view of our company culture, values, and multi-sector impact across commercial aviation, cybersecurity and helicopters.

Launch Module: Introduction to Airbus

Aircraft Fitter

Dive into mechanical assembly principles, airframe structural concepts and practical engineering skills required for commercial aircraft manufacturing.

Launch Module: Aircraft Fitter

Cyber Security Engineer

Learn how we protect critical infrastructure, defend military networks, and address digital risks within sensitive defence environments.

Launch Module: Cybersecurity Engineer

Fuel Chemistry and Systems Engineer

Examine sustainable aviation fuel innovations, chemical testing, and fluid dynamics driving cleaner long-haul flight solutions.

Launch Module: Fuel Chemistry Engineer

Design Engineer

Explore rotary-wing aerodynamics, structural design considerations, and performance mechanics specific to Airbus Helicopters.

Launch Module: Helicopter Design Engineer

Pathways at Airbus

Navigate apprenticeship options, graduate schemes, and early-career entry routes tailored to your educational path.

Launch Module: Pathways at Airbus

You can find more information about our early career programmes here, too.

Hear from those that have completed the programme

Testimonials

  • I just completed the Airbus work experience and it was excellent. The software was easy to understand and use, the content was great. I liked that you can see the course after you've finished it, and all the work was checked and approved speedily, which was great.

    Laura S

  • I completed the Airbus work experience and would recommend virtual work experience to anyone! It's very convenient and fits around studies very well, a great addition to any CV and I'm already adding some of the work I completed to my professional portfolio in interviews! If you're thinking about it...do it!

    Benaiah D

  • The interactive elements were a good challenge, and the mix of worksheets, webinars and videos flowed really well. The webinars were also particularly informative and it was great being able to ask questions, as well as hear from dedicated and enthusiastic employees. I don't think you can ask for much more than that!

    F Smith

Frequently asked questions

You might be wondering

Here we've gathered the questions we get most often. If your question is not here contact Springpod's support team.

How do each of the modules take?

We estimate that it will take about an hour to complete each one, but you don't need to do this all at once - or do all of them. 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.

Why should I take part?
  • 100% free and flexible: learn online at your own speed with bite-sized learning modules.
  • CV-ready credentials: receive a digital certificate of completion for every sprint finished.
  • Direct insights: gain real-world context from #TeamAirbus and early-career professionals.

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