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Women in motion - airbus careers
Women in motion - Airbus Careers

Women at Airbus

Create your growth path

At Airbus, innovation isn’t just about manufacturing, engineering and technology - it’s about people. The women in our business are shaping the future of aerospace every day, from engineers and electricians to leaders and innovators. Their stories highlight not only their achievements but also the inclusive, growth-oriented, and opportunity-rich culture that we have.

We are actioning gender diversity across our industry #AccelerateAction with us.

Find out more about how we are creating an environment where women can thrive.
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Key figures

2024

  • 21%
    Women in Workforce
  • 22%
    Women in Executive Roles
  • 30%
    Women Office Hires
  • 12%
    Women Manufacturing Hires

Our diversity keeps us flying!

Women@Airbus events

Join us on LinkedIn for LIVE sessions. The digital link to each event will be available a week in advance.

LinkedIn page

Leading the way

Testimonies

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    An inclusive environment is where everyone feels they can bring their true selves to work. I believe it starts with respect for each other and our differences. To create a culture of belonging, equal opportunity and ultimately well-being, we need authenticity and empathy.

    Julie Kitcher
    Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications
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    In our business, we have to meet very complex requirements, sometimes even developing the technology first. We need all kinds of diversity to get there as a team. Different perspectives lead to better decisions. I am proud to be challenged every day and to stand as one with my team, a mix of nationalities, genders, beliefs and backgrounds

    Harald Mannheim
    Managing Director Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
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    Inspiring diversity and inclusion starts with self-reflection. By understanding our own biases and actively seeking to learn and grow, we pave the way for progress. Let’s give ourselves targets and measure our actions with statistics, ensuring our steps forward towards a more inclusive world gain the right speed.

    Sabine Klauke
    Chief Technology Officer & EVP Engineering
People in motion - airbus careers

This is just the beginning

We believe that hiring women is only the start—creating an environment where everyone can thrive is essential. Our mentorship programmes, leadership development initiatives, and flexible work policies support career growth at every stage. We champion work-life balance through parental leave, hybrid work options, and employee networks that foster connection and advocacy.

Gender diversity is part of the heartbeat of our organisation ensuring a positive employee experience.

Through fair policies and practices we put in place the right working conditions for all.

Recognised for our flexibility

In 2025, we received two Flexa Awards:

- Company with the highest rated work-life balance.
- Company with the highest rated for progression opportunities.

  • Company with the highest rated work-life balance
  • Company with the highest rated for progression opportunities
Women’s Networks

A space to belong

Airbus embeds diversity and inclusion in its core values and policies. Networking programmes like the Women's Interactive Network (WIN) foster professional growth. 

Airbus also offers awareness workshops and mentoring and internal development programmes, like MyWay which is designed to equip women in the middle of their careers with the tools and confidence they need to excel in leadership roles at Airbus. A dedicated team focuses on these initiatives.

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Women’s Networks

Everyone makes a difference

We recognise that aerospace and defence have historically been male-dominated industries, and we are looking to change this bias.

This is why we place a strong focus on promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers among girls and women through external partnerships and the support of employee resource groups – for example with Capital Filles, Women in Aviation, IAWA (International Aerospace Womens Association) and many more affiliations worldwide. 

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    Airbus Careers

    Find out more about the wide range of career opportunities available at Airbus, including apprenticeships, graduate programmes, featured jobs.

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    Inclusion and diversity

    A welcoming space for all of us. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation at Airbus.

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    Airbus Life

    We feel, act and behave as one large family – We Are One – and create an engaging and inclusive workplace that favours well-being, fun and trust.

Everyday our women make it count

Testimonies

Women who make a difference everyday

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