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Applying to Airbus Defence and Space · researched 30 Oct 2026

How to apply to Airbus Defence and Space

Apply online through the Airbus job portal with a candidate account, for an advertised role (Airbus does not consider spontaneous applications); a typical process is an application review, a recruiter or HR screening, one or more interviews and a final decision with an offer, and some roles add technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

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The Airbus Defence and Space application, one step at a time

Researched Oct 2026

Apply online through the Airbus job portal with a candidate account, for an advertised role (Airbus does not consider spontaneous applications); a typical process is an application review, a recruiter or HR screening, one or more interviews and a final decision with an offer, and some roles add technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

Who can apply

  • Candidates can apply for any role, provided they meet the specific requirements listed in the job description; eligibility depends on local regulations and the specific role.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Apply on the Airbus job portal

    You must apply online via the Airbus job portal, where your Candidate Account holds your profile and your applications. You may apply for more than one role at the same time.

  2. 2

    Application review

    Airbus considers only applications for specific, advertised positions submitted through its job portal.

  3. 3

    Recruiter or HR screening

    A recruiter or HR screening follows the review.

  4. 4

    Interviews

    One or more interviews, remote or on site, which may include HR interviews, technical interviews and competency-based discussions. Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

  5. 5

    Decision and offer

    Airbus aims to inform all candidates of the outcome of their application, though individual feedback may not always be possible.

Airbus interviews and role tests

HR interviews, technical interviews and competency-based discussions; some roles add technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

Format

Remote or on-site interviews, and online assessments for some roles

How to prepare

  • Read the posting's own requirements first: Airbus says the exact steps vary by role and location, and nationality rules depend on local regulations and the role.
How long it takes

The timeline varies with the role, the location and the number of applications received, Airbus says.

Tips to get hired

  • For internships, apprenticeships and graduate programmes the recruitment periods vary by country and programme; Airbus recommends creating job alerts on its portal.
  • Airbus warns that unsolicited calls claiming to be Airbus recruitment may be fraud, and asks you to report them to emsom@airbus.com.

What isn't public

  • The steps are those of the Airbus group's careers FAQ; Airbus Defence and Space publishes no process of its own.
  • Airbus does not say which roles have online assessments or how long a decision takes.
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Current Airbus Defence and Space openings

All 127 open roles

Applying to Airbus Defence and Space: questions

How do I apply to Airbus Defence and Space?

Online, through the Airbus job portal, for a specific advertised role: Airbus does not consider spontaneous applications. You may apply for more than one role at the same time.

What are the steps of the Airbus recruitment process?

Typically an application review, a recruiter or HR screening, one or more interviews (remote or on site) and a final decision and offer; the exact steps vary by role and location.

Does Airbus have online tests?

Some roles include technical tests, case studies or online assessments.

Can I apply to Airbus if I am not a citizen of the country?

Airbus says candidates can apply for any role provided they meet the requirements in the job description, and that eligibility depends on local regulations and the specific role.

How soon does Airbus Defence and Space reply to an application?

The timeline varies with the role, the location and the number of applications received, Airbus says.

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