Working at Airbus in France

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Home to Airbus headquarters, France is at the core of our activities, employing over 50,000 talented people. This makes us one of the largest aerospace employers in the country. With three main locations in France, our operations take place in dynamic cities:

Toulouse - Headquarters and main assembly lines for Commercial Aircraft and satellite production.
Marignane - Airbus Helicopters main site in the world, where the assembly lines are located.
Paris - Operating sites for the Helicopters and Defence and Space divisions.

Join one of our teams, and you will be at the forefront of pioneering projects that shape the future of aviation, space, and defence. An experience like no other awaits you at Airbus! 

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Airbus in France, at a glance

  • 50,000+
    Employees
  • 5
    Major sites
  • 3
    Main cities

Professional careers

Exciting challenges, in multiple fields

Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, you will find a wide range of possibilities to develop your career in France . We are always seeking new talents in diverse fields, such as: 

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​​What Airbus has to offer in France

Benefits

Healthcare and wellness

Our extensive healthcare plans ensure you have access to quality medical, dental, and vision care, providing peace of mind for you and your family.

Financial benefits

Airbus offers competitive salaries that reflect your skills, experience and contributions. We also provide robust retirement plans and stock options to help you secure your future.

Training and development

From training programmes to mentorship opportunities, we provide you a clear career advancement path so you can reach your full potential and grow with us.

Work-life balance

Take advantage of flexible working hours, remote work options and generous paid time off policies, allowing you to recharge and simply enjoy life when needed.

VIE & PhDs Students

Towards excellence for students

Airbus provides many programmes for students looking for an inspiring company to start their professional careers, these include:

  • Apprenticeships: On-the-job training combined with academic learning in various fields.
  • Internships: Real-world experience in engineering, business, IT, and more.
  • PhD: Thesis carried out within an Airbus team after obtaining a master's level diploma.
  • VIE opportunities: A programme for young professionals interested in an international experience.
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3 divisions in France

Commercial Aircraft

We design, produce and assemble commercial aircraft in France that set industry standards. Our product range includes iconic aircrafts like the A320, A330 and A350.

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Assembleur - monteur de systèmes mécanisés

Helicopters

Located in Marignane and Paris, this division is dedicated to manufacturing and testing a variety of helicopter models (such as H125, H145, NH90), serving various missions across the globe.

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Defence and Space

At the forefront of aerospace, we provide satellite systems, military aircraft and intelligence solutions that support both civilian and defence applications.

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Meet the brilliant minds pioneering aerospace in France

Testimonials

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    I think it is a really unique place to work because internal mobility is so highly encouraged. Employees who are curious by nature, like me, have the opportunity to keep learning and evolving throughout their careers. You can change departments, jobs and even countries, all without leaving Airbus!

    Sophie
    Public Funding Lead of the ZEROe Programme
  • Airbus Faces - Meet Lionel

    Airbus has allowed me to develop in a technical profession and to improve my skills. The company offers a wide diversity of professions at all levels of study, which allows everyone to find their place. I highly recommend young people to join Airbus if they want to work in an environment requiring rigour and commitment.

    Lionel
    Skill Development Manager
  • Meet Marianne

    What I enjoy most about my job is interacting with diverse clients, each bringing unique experiences. This allows me to customize training programs for their mission's success. Connecting with people from various cultures and backgrounds worldwide is a true highlight of my career.

    Marianne
    Customer Training Manager
Lycee Airbus

Lycée Airbus

The Lycée Airbus is a vocational school located on our industrial site of St Eloi in Toulouse.

We offer students four types of courses:

  • Vocational diplomas:
    • Aeronautics (avionics, structure, or systems options)
    • Machining
    • Boilermaker
  • Vocational qualification in Structures 
  • Apprenticeship specialised certificate in Aircraft Painting 
  • Advanced level apprenticeship:
    • Production Systems Maintenance
    • Aeronautics
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Cybersecurity school

Cybersecurity School

To continue our quest for excellence and innovation, we have created the Airbus Cybersecurity School to train our future talent from the earliest stages of their academic career.

The school offers an on-the-job training leading to certification as a ‘Cybersecurity Analyst in the Aeronautical Sector’, recognised by the RNCP and taught by Airbus professionals to provide a curriculum combining theory, practice and the application of knowledge to the aerospace industry.

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Subsidiaries and joint ventures

In addition to our primary operations, Airbus in France is supported by several subsidiaries and joint ventures that enhance our capabilities while broadening our impact in the aerospace industry. 

Among them:

  • Airbus Atlantic: Focuses on fuselage parts and cabin interiors.
  • Airbus Protect: Brings together the company's expertise in cybersecurity, security and sustainable development services.
  • Stelia Aerospace: Specialises in aerostructures and pilot seats.

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