2027 Airbus Global Graduate Program in France
Job Description
Applications are open for the 2027 Airbus Global Graduate Program in France, a two-year structured graduate development programme for graduates seeking practical experience in aerospace, aviation, business analysis, strategy and related functions. Participants work on Airbus projects while developing technical abilities and professional skills through placements, workshops, mentoring and cohort-based activities.
France-based positions in the 2027 cohort include engineering, intelligence, strategy and transformation roles. The wider programme also includes graduate positions in other countries and business functions, with available vacancies and requirements varying by recruitment cycle.
About Airbus
Airbus is a global aerospace company operating across commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence, space and related technologies. Its business operations require expertise across engineering, digital technology, supply chain, procurement, finance, business administration and other professional areas.
Airbus offers early-career development through practical work and structured learning. Graduate participants join an international community while contributing to projects connected to aviation, space, aerospace products, systems and business operations.
About The Airbus Global Graduate Program
The Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP) is a two-year programme that combines professional experience with planned development activities. Participants are placed in roles linked to Airbus operations and join a global graduate cohort with opportunities to learn from colleagues, mentors and other participants.
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Duration: Two years
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Primary location for this listing: France
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Work arrangement: On-site or location-based, depending on the selected vacancy
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Programme community: More than 500 participants and alumni
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International representation: More than 40 nationalities
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Programme presence: Participants in 13 countries
The programme includes work placements, workshops, job shadowing, mentoring and activities organised around the graduate cohort. It also includes annual residential training with the wider graduate community.
Participants work on projects related to aviation, space and Airbus business operations. The exact project scope, team structure and technical or business responsibilities depend on the position offered.
Available Roles
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Graduate Engineering Roles
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Graduate Intelligence And Business Roles
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Other Global Graduate Roles
1. Graduate Engineering Roles
France-based engineering positions listed for the 2027 programme include:
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Auto-flight System Engineering Graduate
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Graduate Aerodynamic Engineer
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Graduate Technical Data Wiring Engineer
Engineering graduates work on technical projects connected to aerospace products, systems or operations. Responsibilities and technical expectations are specific to each vacancy, so applicants must assess the requirements of the individual engineering position before applying.
2. Graduate Intelligence And Business Roles
France-based business and analysis positions include:
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Graduate Intelligence Analyst
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Graduate Strategy & Transformation Specialist
These roles support Airbus intelligence, analysis, business improvement, strategy or transformation activities. The selected position determines the exact responsibilities, skills and professional background required.
3. Other Global Graduate Roles
The wider 2027 programme includes roles in:
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Engineering and related technical functions
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Digital technology
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Cyber security
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Supply chain
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Procurement
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Human resources
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Finance
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Business administration
Other programme locations include the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, the United States, Canada, Poland, India, China and Singapore. These locations and the roles available in them are separate from the France-based vacancies and can change according to Airbus recruitment needs.
Eligibility & Requirements
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Applicants must apply for only one Airbus Global Graduate Programme position during the recruitment cycle.
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Applicants must meet the educational, technical, professional and other requirements stated in the selected vacancy.
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Requirements differ between engineering, intelligence, strategy, transformation, digital, finance and other graduate roles.
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Applicants must be prepared to work in the location specified for the selected position.
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Work permit and visa arrangements depend on the country, location and role.
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Candidates invited to the Arctic Shores online assessment must complete it within three days of receiving the assessment link.
Programme Activities And Development
The programme is designed to combine practical responsibility with structured professional development. Participants build their experience through:
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Work placements on Airbus-related projects
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Technical and professional workshops
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Job-shadowing activities
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Mentoring
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International cohort-based activities
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Annual residential training with the graduate cohort
This structure gives participants exposure to both their assigned function and the wider Airbus graduate community. The technical and professional learning available to each participant depends on the selected role, location and business division.
Salary And Work Authorisation
Salaries vary according to location and division and are benchmarked against the relevant local industry standard. Compensation for a France-based role therefore depends on the specific vacancy and division.
Visa and work permit arrangements also vary by country, location and role. Applicants should review the work authorisation conditions attached to the selected France-based position before submitting an application.
Selection Process
The recruitment process can include several stages:
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Application screening
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Arctic Shores online assessment
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Virtual assessment centre
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Interviews
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Offer
The stages and assessment requirements can differ between vacancies. Candidates who receive an Arctic Shores assessment link have three days to complete the assessment. The assessment centre is conducted virtually during recruitment.
Application Deadline
The confirmed closing date is 30 September 2026. Airbus can close applications earlier if it receives a suitable number of applications, so candidates should submit an application before the stated deadline and confirm the current vacancy details for the role they select.
Requirements
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Applicants must apply for only one Airbus Global Graduate Programme position during the recruitment cycle.
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Applicants must meet the educational, technical, professional and other requirements stated in the selected vacancy.
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Requirements differ between engineering, intelligence, strategy, transformation, digital, finance and other graduate roles.
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Applicants must be prepared to work in the location specified for the selected position.
-
Work permit and visa arrangements depend on the country, location and role.
-
Candidates invited to the Arctic Shores online assessment must complete it within three days of receiving the assessment link.
Programme Activities And Development
The programme is designed to combine practical responsibility with structured professional development. Participants build their experience through:
-
Work placements on Airbus-related projects
-
Technical and professional workshops
-
Job-shadowing activities
-
Mentoring
-
International cohort-based activities
-
Annual residential training with the graduate cohort
This structure gives participants exposure to both their assigned function and the wider Airbus graduate community. The technical and professional learning available to each participant depends on the selected role, location and business division.
Salary And Work Authorisation
Salaries vary according to location and division and are benchmarked against the relevant local industry standard. Compensation for a France-based role therefore depends on the specific vacancy and division.
Visa and work permit arrangements also vary by country, location and role. Applicants should review the work authorisation conditions attached to the selected France-based position before submitting an application.
Selection Process
The recruitment process can include several stages:
-
Application screening
-
Arctic Shores online assessment
-
Virtual assessment centre
-
Interviews
-
Offer
The stages and assessment requirements can differ between vacancies. Candidates who receive an Arctic Shores assessment link have three days to complete the assessment. The assessment centre is conducted virtually during recruitment.
Application Deadline
The confirmed closing date is 30 September 2026. Airbus can close applications earlier if it receives a suitable number of applications, so candidates should submit an application before the stated deadline and confirm the current vacancy details for the role they select.