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Airworthiness Graduate (2 year fixed-term)

DHL
Full-time
On-site
Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Graduate Technical Services Engineer – 24 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location\: DHL Air (UK), East Midlands Airport

DHL Air (UK) Ltd is the largest all-cargo air carrier in the UK, operating a fleet of B757-200F, B767-300F and B777-200F aircraft on worldwide operations. Based at our headquarters at East Midlands Airport, we are part of the global DHL Express network and committed to delivering our customer promise\: Excellence. Simply Delivered.

We are looking to appoint a graduate engineer to join our Continuing Airworthiness Team. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for aviation and a desire to start their career in a technical, office-based role within a regulated airworthiness environment.

The position is offered on a 24-month fixed term contract, with the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent role based on performance and business need.

About the Role

This role supports the technical oversight of our fleet of Boeing aircraft and will involve working closely with experienced engineers across the Continuing Airworthiness team.

Areas you’ll be exposed to include:

  • Technical Services Fleet Engineering
  • Maintenance Planning and Technical Records
  • Reliability Programme Support
  • Maintenance Programme Development and Review
  • Other airworthiness tasks as required to support the safe and compliant operation of the fleet

You’ll gain hands-on experience in how a CAMO organisation operates and how technical data is used to maintain continuing airworthiness across a global operation.

Who We’re Looking For:

  • A graduate (or final-year student completing their degree this academic year) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Someone passionate about aviation and keen to develop within a technical airworthiness role
  • A team player with strong organisational and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented and eager to learn in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and able to pick up new systems quickly

What We Offer:

  • A structured introduction to the Continuing Airworthiness environment
  • The opportunity to work with and learn from experienced engineers in a Part-CAMO setting
  • Exposure to Boeing fleets operating across a global network
  • A supportive and professional team environment
  • 24-month fixed term contract based at East Midlands Airport, with the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent role based on performance and business need

What you'll need to do next?

If you are interested in the position of Airworthiness Graduate and have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV and cover letter is attached with your application.  

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard. The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

Closing Date\: 24th October 2025