Airbus reviews

Management lives in a different world from the engineers! Often engineers on projects are told to prioritize administrative work over the actual project work. Human Resources work hard to impede anything, don't trust them for a second! Totally open-office concept (except managers) makes it very hard to hear yourself think.

If you are an engineer, you will most suffer low morale. This may seem odd in an industry built on the back of engineering creativity. Indeed, you will hear Airbus senior management and recruiters bemoan the fact that they can't recruit enough suitable engineers. But the reality is, They want mediocre engineers, prepared to produce mediocre work, and satisfied with mediocre reward. They will SAY they highly value engineers. But their actions bely their words. There are bright spots. Some local departments are very well led and managed. But even excellent managers cannot protect you from the stifling bureaucracy. A few people do seem to thrive in the environment, and have meteoric career paths. But they are not the norm.