Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Airbus as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for stagaire and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for stagaire and roles were rated as the easiest.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Airbus (Bristol, Engeland)
Interview
Online Application - Followed by Interview, Teamwork Exercise and Presentation. Started of with a group exercise, presentation, site tour and then an interview. Also had lunch with the assessment panel (Most probably being assessed during this - although was told we were not). Got a chance to speak to current employees/interns. Interview was 50% competency based and 50% technical. Interview (interviewed by 2 assessors) took all in all about 1 hour 45 minutes. Started off basic although got quite technical as it progressed and a thorough understanding of aircraft, facts etc are vital. Genuine interest is required.
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Most difficult part was the interview in my opinion. You really need to have a great knowledge of aircraft, so if you're studying the likes of Mechanical engineering as opposed to Aerospace Engineering, then brush up on aircraft knowledge etc. Also worth looking into the current industry, Airbus as a company and whats coming up in the future. Most unexpected question - "Give us an example of an innovative idea you've had".
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Airbus (München, Bavaria) in May 2009
Interview
Ich wurde durch einen Personalvermittler empfohlen, und man nahm per E-Mail Kontakt mit mir auf. Das Vorstellungsgespräch war sehr kurz und ohne jede Herausforderung, sehr kurze Diskussion über das Projekt und darüber, was ich beitragen könne, es wurden keine weiteren Fragen gestellt. Insgesamt ein angenehmer und schneller Vorgang. Ich hatte ein paar Fragen zu dem Projekt und dem erwarteten Beitrag, alle wurden zufriedenstellend beantwortet, und der Rest des Gesprächs war ein Austausch von Höflichkeiten.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Airbus (Bristol, Engeland)
Interview
It's a two day process, on the first day you will have an introductory presentation and then a 2 hour technical test. The test is fairly straight forward with a mixture of questions from the different departments n engineering structures, there is a compulsory business question though on project management so a bit of research would be advised.
Then it's off to the hotel for an informal, non-assessed meal with a current DEG and some people from structures. This is really nothing to worry about and is just a fun evening where you get to know everyone and ask any questions you have plus it really helps for the following day.
The second day is the hardest simply because it is the longest. It consists of a group exercise, the usual format getting you to work in teams of 4. A business scenario which is when you are paired up and have to make a short presentation about how Airbus would deal with a certain situation. And of course the final most important part the day the interview, split in two you have the standard competency questions and then a technical interview. The technical interview is based around a sub structure, so brush up on the basic structures of the wing and then just talk about it as much as you can. They will help you with prompts and helping questions but they will expect you to know most of it.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
The most difficult part of the two day process was the technical interview, like I said make sure you have read up on the basic structures of a wing and can talk about it at some length.