Looking to kick-start your career with Airbus in France?
Toulouse
Toulouse is the place where innovation takes off! Apprentices here work on a wide range of projects, from developing new aircraft models to implementing groundbreaking technologies.
Toulouse is home to Airbus' headquarters and is home to more than 30,000 employees working across many central functions such as finance, marketing, engineering, customer support programmes and procurement. The Toulouse-Blagnac area has a FAL (Final Assembly Line) for the entire range of Airbus commercial airliners (A320, A330, A350 and A380 families), as well as facilities for fitting out passenger cabins and painting planes.
Marignane
Interested in helicopters? Marignane offers apprentices the opportunity to immerse themselves in engineering applied to helicopters and other rotary-wing aircraft. From design to maintenance, apprentices acquire valuable skills on these exciting devices at the heart of safety and personal assistance issues.
Marignane is home to the headquarters of Airbus Helicopters. It offers a large overview of the product range of civil, government, military, police and parapublic helicopters. Nearly 9,000 employees at the site are engaged in nearly every aspect of the helicopter industry, from design and assembly to training and customer service.
Elancourt
Discover apprenticeship opportunities in the fields of defense and space near the French capital. Apprentices here work on projects ranging from satellite design and manufacturing to cybersecurity and defence systems integration, gaining insight into the advanced technologies shaping the future of aerospace and defence.
Located in the southwest suburbs of Paris, the Elancourt site focuses on secure radio and satellite communications, maritime traffic intelligence and surveillance systems, space equipment production and cybersecurity.
Paris Le Bourget
Around 650 people work on the Paris-Le Bourget site in Dugny (next to Le Bourget airport, near Paris), within this Center of Excellence specializing in the production of rotor blades and research on materials composites. Apprentices on site have the unique opportunity to have access to all services, thus being able to quickly acquire knowledge about the division's activities and projects.
Manufacturing some 3,000 blades per year and repairing almost half of them, the site is an essential link in the Airbus helicopter production chain, whose ambition is to become the world reference in blades.
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Good for you to know
We recruit from a wide variety of disciplines each year.
No matter what your dream job is, we may have the right apprenticeship for you!
You can learn in the following areas: engineering, wing & component structures, architect & integration, flight physics, materials & processes, systems & landing gear, manufacturing engineering, Information management, procurement & supply chain, business management & development, human resources, finance, communications & political affairs, marketing & sales…
What you need to know about apprenticeship programmes in France
FAQ
Who is eligible for an apprenticeship programme in France?
To qualify for the apprentice status in French, you must be between 16 and 29 years old and be schooled in an institution allowing apprenticeships.
Check the apprenticeship criterias here.
What benefits do French apprentices get?
We care and reward the hard work of our apprentices. In addition to your monthly wage, you will receive 5 weeks of paid leave, academic and on-the-job training, and discretionary company success sharing bonus. You can also get participation in company shares and company pension if you are eligible for it.