Graduate case studies

Fabian -

Lead MAP Engineer

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Supporting Airbus final assembly lines in France, Germany, China and the USA, as well as the Toulouse based flight test centre with any issues relating to U.K. owned wing systems installation engineering issues.

Typical day

Investigate issues on aircraft and design and propose solutions to enable aircraft delivery to customers.

What do I enjoy about my job?

The variety of tasks that I am responsible for, I believe this is unparalleled.

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

Very reactive high pressure high stake environment.

Training I receive as part of my job

I am on the graduate development programme, so I receive lots of training tailored to the processes in the company (such as win bids, project management, etc.), but also soft skills training.

Career information

Brief history since leaving University

Graduate mechanical engineer at Thales UK (September 2008-2010).
Mechanical engineer at Thales UK (September 2010-Feb 2012).
Wing System Installation Designer at Airbus UK (2012-2014).
Lead wing system installation designer at Airbus UK (2014-2016).
Head of Wing Fuel System installation at Airbus UK (2015).
Lead MAP Engineet at Airbus France (since Dec 2016).

Where do I see myself in the future?

Airframe architecture at Airbus.

Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Find something you love to do and make sure you get the on well with the people you are going to work with.