Explore a Career in Aviation & Aerospace
Are you a student aged 16 or over and interested in aviation, engineering or aerospace?
StandardAero Gosport is offering work experience opportunities for students who want to gain an insight into the world of aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO).
This is a fantastic opportunity to step inside a real aviation environment, meet experienced professionals and discover what it takes to keep aircraft and aviation systems operating safely and reliably.
What could you experience?
During your placement, you may have the opportunity to:
- Gain an insight into aircraft maintenance and MRO operations
- See how an aviation engineering environment operates
- Learn about engineering processes, tools and techniques
- Meet experienced engineers and other aviation professionals
- Discover the importance of quality, safety and attention to detail
- Learn about the processes and standards used within the aviation industry
- Experience working as part of a professional team
- Explore potential career pathways within aviation and aerospace
Your placement will give you a valuable opportunity to connect what you're learning at college with a real-world working environment.
Who are we looking for?
We welcome applications from students aged 16 or over who are interested in areas such as:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aviation
- Engineering Technology
- Quality & Compliance
You don't need previous aviation experience. We're looking for students who are enthusiastic, curious, willing to learn and interested in finding out more about careers in the aerospace industry.
Location
StandardAero – Gosport, Hampshire
Why gain work experience with StandardAero?
A work experience placement can help you:
Build confidence
Develop workplace skills
Understand the aviation industry
Meet industry professionals
Explore future career options
It could also help you make more informed decisions about your next steps, whether that's an apprenticeship, further education or a career in aviation and engineering.
Interested?
If you're a student aged 16 or over and would like to experience the world of aviation MRO, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please provide:
Your name
Age
College and course being studied
Preferred placement dates
A statement explaining why you're interested in aviation or engineering
All placements are subject to availability and the appropriate site access, safety and security requirements. Applicants must be aged 16 or over at the time of the placement.
About UsRaising the Standard of Excellence since 1911Skills Required
- Applicant must be a student aged 16 or over at the time of placement
- Interest in aviation, aerospace, engineering, aircraft maintenance, or related fields
- Provide name, age, college and course, preferred placement dates, and an interest statement
- Meet appropriate site access, safety, and security requirements
- Previous aviation experience
StandardAero Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StandardAero and has not been reviewed or approved by StandardAero.
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Retirement Support — Provides a 401(k) and has added an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and an Incentive Award (equity) plan, expanding long-term savings and ownership options. These programs complement base pay with additional wealth-building mechanisms.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Includes PTO, paid holidays, sick time, bereavement leave, military leave, and parental leave, with some roles accruing PTO that can increase with service. Eligibility for benefits typically begins the first day of the month after hire, indicating structured access to time-off programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offers tuition assistance, job training/conferences, company events, and an Employee Assistance Program as part of a comprehensive package. The inclusion of learning support and EAP provides development and wellbeing resources beyond core insurance and retirement.
StandardAero Insights
What We Do
StandardAero has become one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. Our company’s success is the outgrowth of the synergistic merger of businesses with complementary specialties that have exponentially increased our capabilities and generated unprecedented customer commitment and value. StandardAero offers extensive MRO services and custom solutions for business aviation, commercial aviation, military, and industrial power customers. Nearly 6,600 professional, administrative and technical employees work in more than 50 major facilities worldwide, with additional strategically located regional service and support centers all across the globe. Services include MRO for aircraft and rotorcraft engines, auxiliary power units, components; airframe services including major alterations; FAA authorized avionics capabilities; comprehensive engineering services; and custom exterior and interior design, completion, and paint. We provide these capabilities through our network of specialized facilities and mobile service teams. StandardAero is owned by Carlyle, a global investment firm with deep industry expertise that deploys private capital across four business segments: Corporate Private Equity, Real Assets, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions.
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