Meet Meghana

What was the most impactful aspect of the programme for you?

The onboarding support I received made all the difference - a customised training plan, mentorship with a senior leader and an extremely empathetic boss! Once in the organisation, I was given all opportunities to explore my potential and received regular feedback on how I was doing. Through this feedback loop and ensuing learning & development actions, I was able to take up more significant responsibilities within the team.

What advice or support did you receive?

A warm and inclusive team is the answer to any lingering doubts I may have had - “Just be yourself” was the one common advice I received from a lot of senior colleagues and peers, which indicated appreciation for diversity in thoughts, experiences and actions. Understanding the business context beyond my own team’s goals, was an important part of learning which helped me contribute effectively to my day-to-day responsibilities.

What is your advice for women ready to return to work?

Before applying for jobs, it is essential to take stock of one’s current level of technical proficiency and address gaps, if any, through certifications or relevant training. Enlist a good support system at home, to help focus on getting back to the active workforce.

Resume building and interview preparations are key - Be genuine and focus on the transferability of your skills, competencies and experience to the job applied for. 

Finally, be confident of your innate strengths!

What benefits have you discovered at Airbus?

Airbus provides a wide range of policies to support working mothers - from flexible hours, hybrid working, child care support, comprehensive medical insurance benefits to ensuring you have access to the right opportunities for career progression and learning. A healthy work-life balance, enabled through a flexible work environment and well being initiatives, ensures that women returnees are able to balance priorities at home and work seamlessly and integrate easily into the active workforce.

What do you like the most about working at Airbus?

The positive team culture and the opportunity to sign up for additional responsibilities has been key to my continued learning. The active support and encouragement from the leadership has prompted me to push the bar higher each day. The focus on upskilling keeps me in touch with market/ industry trends and best practices.

The autonomy to plan my workload and build meaningful connections within the organisation has helped me grow as a professional and I have enjoyed being able to share my learnings further. 

Airbus truly has the winning combination of learning ecosystems, benefits and a culture designed to help employees thrive, personally and professionally!