Overview
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS: GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES SEPTEMBER 2025
AFTERMARKET
We, at Spirit AeroSystems, are proud to build and support world-class aerostructures for commercial and business aircraft in global markets. We have more than 100 years’ history and a bright future!
We pride ourselves in the research and development of advanced materials and ultra-light structures to help support aviation’s sustainability goals.
We’re team players who put people first in our efforts to succeed as an organisation and to grow as individuals. We’re keen to strengthen and broaden our Aftermarket division in Belfast with graduates who can bring innovative thinking and enthusiasm, as well as the knowledge and skills our organisation requires.
Our multi-functional Aftermarket team provides services for Spare Parts, Maintenance, Repair, & Operations (MRO) and Engineering.
These exciting graduate opportunities offer:
- 36-hour working week (half-day Friday)
- Generous holidays
- Range of flexible schedules
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Generous life cover
- Company occupational sick scheme
- On-site Occupational Health department
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development and growth
- Coaching and mentoring
- Opportunity for advancement
- Free car-parking
- Enhanced maternity pay
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the timely delivery of aircraft components by collaboration with Aftermarket Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams.
- Communicating with customers in a timely and effective manner on a variety of subjects relating to Spare Parts Supply, including schedule, contractual and commercial issues.
- Identifying, selecting and approving suppliers and being the first point of contact for all suppliers and subcontractors relating to our Aftermarket business.
- Negotiation, contractual knowledge, and influencing.
Qualifications
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how the applicant meets the stated job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.
Essential Criteria:
- BSc/BA/LLB degree (minimum 2:2) in a Business-related discipline and a general understanding of Aerospace Aftermarket Customer Services business challenges and future opportunities.
- Requirement to work 36 hours per week, five days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Demonstrable hands-on experience to complement theoretical/academic experience
- Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in Aerospace as a career.
Desirable Criteria:
- 2:1 or above in a Business-related discipline.
- Relevant practical experience / research within a professional aerospace or aftermarket environment.
- Further relevant qualifications.
Qualification must be obtained by 30th June 2025
All applicants will be considered for graduate positions in Summer 2025, however those applicants who have already attained the required qualifications, will be considered for any available positions in late 2024 / early 2025.
Completed applications must be submitted by 12PM Friday 8th November 2024.
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
