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An apprenticeship offer entitled "Apprentice in FOD management (M/F)" has just opened within Operations Aviation Safety and Quality directorate on Marignane site.
You will join the Operations Aviation Safety and Quality directorate, in charge of Operations Compliance and Performance
This apprenticeship will start in September / October 2025 and will last ideally 3 years. This position requires security clearance or requires being eligible for clearance by recognized authorities.
This apprenticeship will consist in:
Airbus Helicopters defined very high level of Aviation Safety standards to reach our ambition by 2028.
FOD standard is one of them. We developped this standard several years ago at Corporate level, then we launched its implementation worldwide in all our metiers.
It covers:
- the process itself
- the relative network
- the improvement action plan
- the indicators;
- it is interfaced with other activities such as: the SMS (Safety Management System), the regulation (DOA, POA, MOA apporvals), the Safetu culture program, ...
This FOD program includes: Foreign Object, Foreign Object debris and Foreign Object Damage.
We are today at a point where we want to accelerate.
You will support the FOD manager in all his tasks, contributing to set the standards, raise the bar of our Safety culture, measure the performance, ...
Skills & Prerequisites:
You will integrate a BAC+ 5 level training in the field of Aeronautics or equivalent for an apprenticeship of 3 ans
You have the following knowledge and skills:
- Good relationship
- Employee engagement
- Rigor
Language skills:
English: fluent
French: fluent
Our selection process:
All applications are reviewed by a recruiter.
If your application is retained by the recruiter during this first review, you will be invited to conduct a deferred video interview. This will be viewed and then shared with the manager if your application is shortlisted.
The manager will organize interviews with the shortlisted candidates before selecting the final candidate for the apprenticeship.
Company benefits:
Our commitment to employee well-being extends to both their professional and personal lives. From competitive compensation to comprehensive healthcare plans, we provide employees with benefits and perks tailored to our locations around the world (some of which are country-specific). Additionally, we offer various opportunities for professional growth and development to ensure the continuous enhancement of your skills and expertise.
For more information, we invite you to visit our website:
https://www.airbus.com/en/careers/life-at-airbus/reward-and-benefits
You should watch our latest videos to get a glimpse of what our Marignane site can offer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flu57j6g-0g
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 Helicopters SAS
Employment Type:
Apprenticeship
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Experience Level:
Student
Job Family:
Aviation Safety
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Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide. Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry and a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We believe that it’s not just what we make, but how we make it that counts; promoting responsible, sustainable and inclusive business practices and acting with integrity. Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place, on the ground, in the sky and in space.
