Airbus early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-24 against Airbus's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Airbus. How we check
At a glance
- Airbus Global Graduate Programme (AGGP)graduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
- Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
Global Graduate Programme
How Airbus recruits
AGGP 2027 (closed); AGGP 2028 expected to open in September. 4 stages, from Airbus's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Airbus names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Online application
Application form
Apply online via the careers portal; only one AGGP position per recruitment cycle.
“Submit your application online through our careers portal.”
Online assessment
Game-based assessment, Arctic Shores
Arctic Shores online assessment, three days to complete from receiving the link; measures cognitive behaviours, decision-making, situational judgement and problem-solving.
“After you have submitted your application we will send you a link to an online test - from receiving the link you will have three days to complete the test.”
Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Selected candidates attend a virtual assessment centre to show motivation and potential, including an interview.
“If your application meets the requirements of the role and you are selected, you will be able to demonstrate your motivation and potential during a virtual assessment centre.”
Offer
Offer
Successful candidates can expect an offer within a week of the interview.
“If you're successful at interview, you can expect to receive an offer within a week!”
Degree Apprenticeship
How Airbus recruits
2027 start (applications open 5 October 2026 to February). 4 stages, from Airbus's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Airbus names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Online application
Application form
Apply online between October and February; digital and engineering roles expected to close before 26 October.
“Applications are open from October until February - you must apply online.”
Online assessment
Game-based assessment, Arctic Shores
Arctic Shores assessment, usually sent within three working days of applying, with three days to complete.
“The online assessment, Arctic Shores, is usually sent to you within three working days, you will have three days to complete the assessment.”
Virtual or in-person interview
Final interview
A virtual or in-person interview may follow the online assessment.
“After you apply, you may be invited to complete an online assessment and a virtual or in-person interview.”
Assessment centres and skills days
Assessment centre
Assessment centres and skills days expected between end of January and March 2027.
“We expect that assessment centres and skills days will take place between the end of January and March 2027.”
Visa sponsorship
Global Graduate Programme
Airbus explicitly states Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not possible for the UK graduate programme
“Please note that sponsorship via the Skilled Worker Visa in the UK is not possible, but we welcome individuals onto the programme via other routes such as Graduate Visa or International Youth Mobility.”
Degree Apprenticeship
Airbus states outright that its UK apprenticeships do not meet the requirements to sponsor a visa.
“Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.”
Airbus on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Airbus graduate scheme application process?
- Airbus's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Online application, then Online assessment, then Virtual assessment centre, then Offer.
- Which assessment providers does Airbus use?
- Airbus names Arctic Shores on its own careers pages.
- Does Airbus sponsor visas for graduates?
- Airbus explicitly states Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not possible for the UK graduate programme
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