Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Global Graduate Program - Management
OurGlobal Graduate Program gives a unique introduction to get to know GKN Aerospace. The 24-month graduate program includes rotations in different departments. You are exposed to various parts of the business allowed to set your own goals explore your own interests and develop yourself in your own direction.
During your placements you will be part of a global team giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. Whether you envisage a career as anengineerinnovating to overcome technical challenges or as anexecutivehelping to lead the business choosing GKN Aerospace means choosing aglobal engineering network with wide-ranging opportunities.
Throughout the program we give you the opportunity to test and grow your (technical) knowledge and personal skills. You will have support and mentoring from experienced leaders and coaches as you work on real projects solving real problems and delivering real change. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs ensuring a thriving business for us and fulfilling career for you.
We are committed to yourcontinuous development and successthroughout the program as you will be involved in an on-boarding and structureddevelopment program and part of aGKN Aerospace Global Group Graduate Community to provide you with support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN. You will also have the opportunity to take part in additional activities outside of your role whether it be supporting local community initiatives outside of your role whether it be supporting local community initiatives or our young people strategy and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.
Your assignments can be at different GKN Aerospace entities in the Netherlands but also abroad therefore you are willing to work on a co-location basis at different sites.
What Youll Bring
- You bring the skills enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do
- You have an ability for sound judgement and decision making able to work with teams and across cultures
- Your educational background is a Masters degree. We prefer a completed Masters at a University of Technology or a Masters degree in a subject related to our business processes
- You have gained managerial and international experience during your studies and extracurricular activities
- It is important that you can convince us of your proven affinity with the Aerospace industry or your strong interest
- You have a maximum of one-year relevant working experience
- You have a passion to drive your career and your continuous personal development
- You are open to different cultures and you master the English and preferably Dutch language at a good level
- You have residence in the Netherlands.
What Well Offer
- 24 month programwith a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation
- Variety of rewarding and challenging placements across different programs and sites rotating every 6 months
- Working at the forefront of engineering technology and innovations
- International exposure opportunities
- Structured development journey
- Home Managers Placement Managers Mentors Buddy Coach to support you throughout your program
- Opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths
- Competitive Salary
- High Level of Exposure to different parts of the business; sites locations customers stakeholders
- An ambassador for the organisation at various events and functions as well as STEM and Future Careers events
- A member of the Global Graduate community.
The Selection Process
Excited to begin this journey If so apply by submitting your CV and motivation letter by the 28th of February 2026. If your application will be shortlisted you will have a screening call with our Talent Acquisition team an online assessment a 1st (virtual) interview with the hiring managers and a final assessment on site (day event) in April 2026. During the assessment day you will be asked to prepare & deliver an individual presentation collaborate and present a group exercise and participate in an individual interview.
What else to keep in mind The Global Onboarding for all Global Graduates of 2026 is set in September 2026 therefore we expect that you will be ready to start your career at GKN Aerospace.
If you want to know how our Global Graduates have experienced the GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Program visit the Early Careers section of our careers website. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you!
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Required Experience:
Exec
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a p...
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
The Global Graduate Program - Management
OurGlobal Graduate Program gives a unique introduction to get to know GKN Aerospace. The 24-month graduate program includes rotations in different departments. You are exposed to various parts of the business allowed to set your own goals explore your own interests and develop yourself in your own direction.
During your placements you will be part of a global team giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. Whether you envisage a career as anengineerinnovating to overcome technical challenges or as anexecutivehelping to lead the business choosing GKN Aerospace means choosing aglobal engineering network with wide-ranging opportunities.
Throughout the program we give you the opportunity to test and grow your (technical) knowledge and personal skills. You will have support and mentoring from experienced leaders and coaches as you work on real projects solving real problems and delivering real change. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs ensuring a thriving business for us and fulfilling career for you.
We are committed to yourcontinuous development and successthroughout the program as you will be involved in an on-boarding and structureddevelopment program and part of aGKN Aerospace Global Group Graduate Community to provide you with support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN. You will also have the opportunity to take part in additional activities outside of your role whether it be supporting local community initiatives outside of your role whether it be supporting local community initiatives or our young people strategy and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.
Your assignments can be at different GKN Aerospace entities in the Netherlands but also abroad therefore you are willing to work on a co-location basis at different sites.
What Youll Bring
- You bring the skills enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do
- You have an ability for sound judgement and decision making able to work with teams and across cultures
- Your educational background is a Masters degree. We prefer a completed Masters at a University of Technology or a Masters degree in a subject related to our business processes
- You have gained managerial and international experience during your studies and extracurricular activities
- It is important that you can convince us of your proven affinity with the Aerospace industry or your strong interest
- You have a maximum of one-year relevant working experience
- You have a passion to drive your career and your continuous personal development
- You are open to different cultures and you master the English and preferably Dutch language at a good level
- You have residence in the Netherlands.
What Well Offer
- 24 month programwith a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation
- Variety of rewarding and challenging placements across different programs and sites rotating every 6 months
- Working at the forefront of engineering technology and innovations
- International exposure opportunities
- Structured development journey
- Home Managers Placement Managers Mentors Buddy Coach to support you throughout your program
- Opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths
- Competitive Salary
- High Level of Exposure to different parts of the business; sites locations customers stakeholders
- An ambassador for the organisation at various events and functions as well as STEM and Future Careers events
- A member of the Global Graduate community.
The Selection Process
Excited to begin this journey If so apply by submitting your CV and motivation letter by the 28th of February 2026. If your application will be shortlisted you will have a screening call with our Talent Acquisition team an online assessment a 1st (virtual) interview with the hiring managers and a final assessment on site (day event) in April 2026. During the assessment day you will be asked to prepare & deliver an individual presentation collaborate and present a group exercise and participate in an individual interview.
What else to keep in mind The Global Onboarding for all Global Graduates of 2026 is set in September 2026 therefore we expect that you will be ready to start your career at GKN Aerospace.
If you want to know how our Global Graduates have experienced the GKN Aerospace Global Graduate Program visit the Early Careers section of our careers website. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to connect with you!
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Required Experience:
Exec
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