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AGUSTAWESTLAND - The only UK helicopter design authority, manufacturer and systems integrator. Over 1000 AgustaWestland helicopters are in service in 19 different countries and have achieved over 6 million flying hours between them. Careers
     
AIRBUS - Airbus' modern and comprehensive product line comprises five highly successful families of aircraft ranging from 107 to 525 seats: the single-aisle A320 Family (A318/A319/A320/A321), the wide-body A300/A310 Family, the long-range wide-body A330/A340, the all-new next generation A350 XWB Family, and the ultra long-range, double-decker A380 Family. To-date, more than 8,000 Airbus aircraft have been ordered by more than 280 customers. Careers
     
ATKINS plans, designs and enables the delivery of complex capital programmes for clients in the public and private sectors across the world. Atkins is the largest multidisciplinary consultancy in Europe; the largest engineering consultancy in the UK; and the third largest design firm in the world. As a leading provider of mechanical systems solutions to aerospace manufacturers, Atkins Aerospace now has offices in Bristol, Derby, Glasgow and Sharjah UAE which makes it one of the largest aerospace engineering consultants in the UK. Careers
     
FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM - The largest collection of Naval aircraft in Europe, including aircraft which are the sole survivors of their kind. The museum offers visitors the chance to go on board the British prototype Concorde 002, as well as the experience of a simulated recovery on deck of a Buccaneer and the launch of a Phantom.  
     
GE Aviation - GE Aviation, through its Systems division (formerly Smiths Aerospace) is a leading global provider of innovative solutions to builders and operators of military and civil aircraft and engines, they support 1,500 customers in 140 countries. Careers
     
MBDA - A leading player in the worlds defence industry with sites in the UK, France and Italy. They employ over 10,000 people and have over 70 different customers. Careers
     
ROLLS ROYCE - The second largest defence engine supplier in the world. Their engines power approximately 25% of the worlds military fleet. They also produce gas turbines for ships and powerstations. Careers
     
WEST OF ENGLAND AEROSPACE FORUM (WEAF) - Works in partnership with industry, the public sector, academia and other s, to provide a focal point for activities to boost the competitiveness and growth of the region's 500-plus companies serving the world's aerospace industry. Careers