Test & Evaluation Intern 2026 - 12 Month Placement

Job Description

We are looking for an Intern to support the Flight Test & Evaluation team in the Salisbury, UK area. Boeing Test & Evaluation conducts the maintenance and trials flying of Chinook, Apache and E7 aircraft from several locations in the UK. The team consists of pilots and aircrew working alongside flight test engineers to deliver test programmes in support of UK capability. This internship is at the heart of the flying organisation supporting the Chief Test Pilot and his team. The successful candidate will gain insight into the operation of the BDUK flying organisation and visibility of all of the ongoing test programmes underneath it, as well as having input to the various Regulatory and Safety processes required to conduct flying activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Test Pilot and BT&E UK Leadership Team with the day to day running of the flying/test organisation.
• Support to the Flight Test Operations team in the execution/delivery of any ongoing flight trials.
• Conduct internal audits - developing system for tracking, conduct and reporting of internal audits in order to output Quality metrics and support Air Safety judgement.
• Maintain the drumbeat of team meetings alongside the tracking of team decisions and actions using the Centrik tool.
• Maintain the team processes, templates, org structure and list of Responsibilities, Authorities and Accountabilities.
• Tracking of team performance and the generation of internal metrics.
• Conduct and document Continuous improvement activities for the team.

Basic Qualifications

• Studying towards a business or engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Confident user of MS Office tools particularly Powerpoint, Excel, Word and One Note.
• Confident and clear communicator.
• Self starter, able to work without routine supervision.
• Interest in flying and business operations.
• Evidence of analytical skills/data analysis.

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying. This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live within a commutable distance.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.