Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Ayrshire, South Ayrshire

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At our Prestwick Service Centre we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our EH&S/Facilities Department for a student from a relevant discipline to undertake a summer placement. This will be a minimum 12-week placement, running approximately between June and September, and will be based at our facility in Prestwick, Scotland.

What you will do:

This placement offers exposure to the EH&S function, providing you with hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with specific exposure to:

• Risk Assessment completion and management.

• Behaviour Based Safety and effective communication and feedback.

• Identification and reporting of near misses and concerns.

• Digital Innovation/ Incident Management

Qualifications we prefer:

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask effectively, plan and prioritise workload.

Recent completion of or in progress of completing a university or College qualification with focus on Health & Safety/ Risk Management and have a keen interest in working in the aerospace sector. NEBOSH General Certificate holders will be considered.

Compliance with all policies and procedures inclusive of EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property and ITC requirements is essential.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and work within a supportive and professional environment.

Advanced Structures:

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come.

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

Candidates are required to submit a covering letter with their application, alongside their CV. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role. This information will be used for shortlisting purposes.

Please note that submission of a covering letter is mandatory for this role. Applications submitted without a covering letter will not be progressed.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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