What we do
The Eurofighter is the world's most advanced new generation multi-role swing-role combat aircraft available on the market. It represents the peak of Brit
The centre of competence for military air systems is located in Manching. The site hosts the Eurofighter programme, including final assembly, system tests and flight trials for the German Air Force. Furthermore, all other aircraft made by Airbus Defence and Space for the German Air Force are serviced in Manching. Airbus Defence and Space research and development activities in unmanned flight have made the site a renowned German centre for the development of unmanned aerial systems, such as the Barracuda technology test bed, and innovative demonstrators like the Quadcruiser.
Certificate holder - "Beruf und Familie" (career and family)
Airbus Defence and Space at the Manching site received the 'audit berufundfamilie' (career and family audit) certificate in 2011.
As part of its participation in the audit berufundfamilie, the company pursues the following goals:
- Creating a culture of appreciation and support for all employees who want to find a good work-life balance
- Recognising both the classic understanding of roles and families as well as the open definition of a family, which encompasses a wide range of cohabitation situations
- Improving the motivation of qualified employees and increasing long-term ties to the company
- Making staff and their managers more aware of the issues involved in improving their work-life balance.
Did you know?
Manching used to be one of the largest Celtic proto-urban settlements north of the Alps, referred to as the Oppidum of Manching. It was founded in the third century B.C.