VIE 2026 - China - Digital Transformation & Operations Excellence Specialist (m/f)

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Chengdu, Four Rivers Province, CHN
In-Office
Aerospace
The Role

Job Description:

The Volunteer for International Experience (VIE) is a unique international program sponsored by the French Ministries of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion, open to Airbus to offer young professionals the opportunity to have valuable paid work experience abroad in a technical or business function.

The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria.

VIE Main Requirements:

  • European Union citizens (plus Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Monaco), graduates up to and including 28 years old (a V.I.E mission can begin no later than the day of the twenty-ninth birthday)

  • Have fulfilled military obligations for their country, if any

  • Must be registered on the Mon Volontariat International website before the age of 28

For more information: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/ (in English, German, Italian and Spanish)

The contract duration of VIE is between 6 to 24 months.

A VIE for a Digital Transformation & Operations Excellence Specialist has arisen within Airbus Lifecycle Services (ALS) in Chengdu, China. You will join the Transformation Team.

Support the build-up of Airbus’s first global flagship for aircraft life-cycle solutions. You will be the "engine room" of the transformation team, helping to bridge European standards with local operational execution in a dynamic MRO start-up environment.

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks will include:

  • Coordinating the flow of technical information between local operations and supporting functions to ensure team alignment.

  • Supporting the Transformation Office by organizing progress reviews, tracking action plans, and ensuring meeting outcomes are clearly communicated.

  • Acting as a Lean Catalyst by facilitating Airbus Operating System (AOS) routines and driving the maturity of AOS bricks on the shop floor.

  • Engaging with business operations as an AMOS ERP 'Key User', translating operational pain points into technical requirements and providing in-situ troubleshooting.

  • Leveraging AI tools and Low-Code platforms (Skywise) to automate reporting and build digital solutions to streamline the maintenance and recycling value chain.

This role will involve occasional travel for business in China and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

Required skills

You have the following skills and experience:

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Engineering (Aerospace, Industrial, or Systems) or a related discipline.

  • Experience in Data Analysis, Digital Transformation or Engineering (apprenticeships and internships included).

  • Experience in data analysis or Skywise is a plus.

  • Proficiency in Low-Code platforms and AI tools.

In addition you are capable to demonstrate the following skills:

  • High emotional intelligence to collaborate effectively between European standards and Chinese operational realities.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, "start-up" industrial environment.

  • Strong sense of responsibility, discipline, and proactive mindset.

  • Language Skills: Negotiation level of English. Beginner level of Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

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Le Volontariat International en Entreprise est un programme unique au monde sponsorisé par les Ministères français de l’Europe et des Affaires Etrangères, du Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances et du Ministère de la Transition écologique et de la Cohésion des territoires et qui permet à Airbus d'offrir à de jeunes professionnels la possibilité d'acquérir une expérience rémunérée et valorisante à l'étranger, dans un métier technique ou commercial.

Le programme VIE est un contrat spécifique, en vertu des critères d'éligibilité de Business France. Principaux critères d'exigibilité du VIE :

  • Être citoyen(ne) de l'Union Européenne (plus Norvège, Islande et Liechtenstein), et candidat(e) diplômé(e) âgé(e) de 28 ans maximum (une mission V.I.E peut débuter au plus tard le jour du vingt-neuvième anniversaire)

  • Avoir accompli les obligations militaires de son pays.

  • Être impérativement inscrit sur le site Mon Volontariat International avant les 28 ans

Pour plus d'informations : https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/ (en anglais, en allemand, en italien et en espagnol).

La durée d’un VIE est de 6 à 24 mois en fonction du lieu d’affectation.

Un poste sous contrat VIE Digital Transformation & Operations Excellence Specialist est à pourvoir au sein d’Airbus Lifecycle Services (ALS) à Chengdu, Chine. Vous rejoindrez la Transformation Team.

Rejoignez le premier centre mondial d'Airbus dédié aux solutions de fin de vie des avions. En tant que "moteur" de l'équipe de transformation, vous ferez le pont entre les standards européens et l'exécution opérationnelle locale dans un environnement start-up MRO dynamique.

Missions et responsabilités :

Vous serez en charge des activités principales suivantes :

  • Coordonner le flux d'informations techniques entre les opérations locales et les fonctions support pour assurer l'alignement des équipes.

  • Soutenir le bureau de transformation en organisant les revues de progrès, en suivant les plans d'actions et en communiquant les résultats des réunions.

  • Faciliter le déploiement du programme d'amélioration continue (Airbus Operating System) en animant les routines Lean et en évaluant la maturité des processus sur le terrain.

  • Agir en tant que "Key User" pour l'ERP opérationnel (AMOS), en traduisant les points de blocage des opérations en exigences techniques et en fournissant un support de dépannage in situ.

  • Automatiser les rapports répétitifs et créer des solutions digitales (via Skywise ou outils Low-Code) pour fluidifier la chaîne de valeur de la maintenance et du recyclage.

  • Des déplacements professionnels sont à prévoir occasionellement en Chine / International et, de ce fait, vous devez être disposé(e) à vous déplacer en conséquence.

Compétences requises

Vous avez les expériences et les compétences suivantes :

  • Titulaire d'un diplôme (ou équivalent) dans le domaine de l'Ingénierie (Aérospatiale, Industrielle ou Systèmes) ou une discipline apparentée.

  • Expérience en Analyse de données ou Transformation (apprentissages et stages compris).

  • Une expérience avec l'outil Skywise est un plus.

  • Maîtrise des plateformes Low-Code, des outils d'IA et de l'ERP AMOS (idéalement).

En outre, vous êtes en mesure de démontrer les compétences suivantes :

  • Intelligence émotionnelle élevée pour collaborer dans un environnement multiculturel (Franco-Chinois).

  • Capacité à évoluer dans un environnement industriel de type "start-up" à rythme rapide.

  • Sens des responsabilités, discipline et esprit d'innovation.

  • Compétences linguistiques : Niveau Négociation en Anglais. Un niveau Débutant à Intermédiaire en Mandarin serait un atout majeur.

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 (Chengdu) Lifecycle Services Ltd

Employment Type:

VIE, VISC

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

Improvement & Performance Management

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive in several locations, including medical, dental, and vision options available from day one in the U.S. Access to life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance/wellbeing support adds breadth to the health offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is framed as a meaningful part of the package through plans such as a 401(k) with company matching in the U.S. These programs strengthen long-term financial security beyond base wages.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off provisions are described as generous in some settings, including vacation availability from day one and extended holiday coverage. Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options further increase the perceived value of time-related benefits.

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