1. What is the Airbus Digital Challenge?

The Airbus Digital Challenge is a 3-day online event during which selected participants from across Europe will form international, interdisciplinary teams to tackle a real-world digital challenge with support from world-class coaches.

2. When and where will the Airbus Digital Challenge take place?

The event will take place fully online between 3rd and 5th April 2024, from morning to late afternoon or early evening, Central European Summer Time (CEST) with a range of live and asynchronous sessions as well as teamwork, workshops, seminars and coaching sessions. Participants will be invited to a pre-briefing webinar the week before the challenge and an online networking session to get to know fellow participants.

3. Who can participate in the Airbus Digital Challenge?

The challenge is open to final year Bachelors, Masters and PhD students, as well as graduates with up to 3 years of experience after graduation, in IT, Computer Science and digital-related disciplines such as Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure Technologies, Internet of Things, Systems Engineering or Model Based Systems Engineering.Employees of Airbus, or their agents are not allowed to enter the Challenge. Students currently involved in an internship, apprenticeship or summer placement with Airbus are not eligible to take part in the Challenge unless their contract ends before 11 March 2024 and they notify info@airbus-digital-challenge.com.

4. What are the themes of the Airbus Digital Challenge?

The themes of the Airbus Digital Challenge include Cybersecurity, Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, and Systems Engineering / Model Based Systems Engineering.

5. What activities will participants engage in during the event?

Participants will engage in a range of live and asynchronous activities including workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, webinars, insight sessions, social and networking activities, and problem-solving with support from world-class coaches.

6. What are the benefits of participating in the Airbus Digital Challenge?

In addition to the learning and networking that comes from being part of this unique event, all participants will receive great Airbus merch and an Airbus digital skills credential. Look out for updates on more exciting prizes for the winning teams. All eligible candidates - whether selected for the Challenge or not - will be invited to apply to join an Airbus digital talent pool now or in the future.

7. How can I apply to participate in the Airbus Digital Challenge?

To get started, create an account on the application platform. Once activated, applicants will need to complete their profile, respond to a short quiz about Digital at Airbus, questions about themselves, and upload a CV. They can then submit an application and be considered for a place in the challenge. Applications will close at 11:59am CET on Monday 11 March 2024.

8. How will participants be selected for the challenge?

Airbus will evaluate the applications and invite up to 100 participants for the challenges to get involved. Selected participants will be announced by 25 March 2024.

9. Am I guaranteed a job at Airbus if I apply / participate?

Applicants and participants are not guaranteed a job at Airbus however all relevant candidates - whether selected for this challenge or not - will be invited to apply to join an Airbus digital talent pool now or in the future.

10. Do I apply as an individual or as a team?

Applicants need to apply as individuals. Selected participants will be split into teams by the organisers based on profiles and where possible based on the preferences provided in their application.

11. Is English the official language of the event?

Yes, all participants are required to be able to communicate in English (speaking and writing), although their level of English will not be evaluated.

12. How can I get more information about the Airbus Digital Challenge?

For more information or questions about the challenge contact info@airbus-digital-challenge.com who will respond as soon as possible.

HIL H160M technical information

Based on Airbus’ H160 helicopter, the H160M military version creates added value for operators in terms of performance, economic competitiveness and flight safety.

Technical Description

Performance

Range at VBR, 5000 ft., ISA+20°C with 20 min. reserve	848 km

Dimensions

D-value	15.67 m
Rotor diameter	13.4 m

Characteristics

Crew	2 pilots + 5 equipped commandos
	or 2 pilots + 2 stretchers + 5 soldiers
Armament: Cabin mounted	7.62 mm Pintle machine gun Pintle sniper rifle
Armament: Side mounted	ANL missile 12.7 mm axial machine gun
Maximum takeoff weight	6,050 kg

Performance

Range at VBR, 5000 ft., ISA+20°C with 20 min. reserve	458 NM

Dimensions

D-value	51.41 ft
Rotor diameter	43.96 ft

Characteristics

Crew	2 pilots + 5 equipped commandos
	or 2 pilots + 2 stretchers + 5 soldiers
Armament: Cabin mounted	7.62 mm Pintle machine gun Pintle sniper rifle
Armament: Side mounted	ANL missile 12.7 mm axial machine gun
Maximum takeoff weight	13,339 lbs