Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

At Airbus, we recognise the power of diversity. It drives creativity, innovation and problem solving. We believe that everyone can make an impact, and our individual behaviours contribute to what we can achieve as a team. 

Our mission is to become a leading employer of choice, known not just for our products, but for our inclusive workplace and diverse workforce. Together, we want to shape the future of aerospace, drawing strength from diverse perspectives and talents.

At Airbus, inclusion means celebrating and valuing diversity in all its forms, which fosters a sense of belonging for all. This commitment ensures every employee – irrespective of their socio-economic background, age, race, ethnicity, physical ability, neurodiversity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic – feels valued and included, empowering them to reach their full potential within a respectful environment.

Inclusion & diversity at Airbus in numbers

We have around 165,000 colleagues in 180 locations worldwide

170+ nationalities

20+ languages present within our company;

18% of our employees are from non-founding countries

21% of our workforce are women

Women external hires in 2025:
32% – white collars
14% – blue collars 

14+ ERGs / ~10,000 volunteers worldwide

supporting different groups

Employee Resource Groups are internal self-organised and self-empowered communities bringing together individual volunteers in a safe and inclusive space

Our commitment

  • We want Airbus to reflect the diverse markets and communities we serve. By bringing together people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, we learn from each other and collaborate more effectively while creating value for our customers, society and employees.

    Susan Breton
    Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Airbus

Diversity in action

Our initiatives

Female representation

Gender is at the heart of our strategy for achieving equity in our policies and practices, our employee experience, talent recruitment and retention.

We recognise that aerospace and defence are industries with historically very low female representation, and are committed to a more balanced approach.

This is why we place a strong focus on promoting STEM careers among women through external partnerships, for example with Capital Filles, Women in Aviation and IAWA, as well as  through the support of ERGs.

Promoting gender parity is a top priority in our recruitment efforts. We are committed to facilitating the progression of women to leadership positions through our “Balance for Business” ERG. To foster pay equity, we are signatories to the UK Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, and we welcome the UK and French governments’ Gender Pay Gap Reports.

Social inclusion

ERGs such as Social Mobility, Somos LatinX, Africa Community, and Asia Connect all work together to celebrate and highlight the rich diverse social and cultural backgrounds of our employees.

LGBTQ+

We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination of any kind. For us, every individual is unique and valuable. We are early adopters of the UN LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business which provide guidance on best practices to advocate for the rights of LGBTQ+ people in the countries in which we operate. 

(dis)Ability

Disability is not a barrier at Airbus. We champion initiatives that promote equal opportunities, and encourage dialogue with and awareness of colleagues with (dis)Abilities – both visible and non-visible disabilities.
To contribute to an inclusive supply chain, Airbus partners with companies that work with disabled people across Europe.

Discover some of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Hear from our employees

  • SOMOS ERG creates opportunities to celebrate the Latin culture with Airbus employees of all nationalities and also supports Airbus’ presence in Latin America.

    Angelica Cardenas Sierra

  • Generation Airbus plays a role in shaping the new generation of employees by connecting all our Airbus employees worldwide promoting knowledge sharing, networking opportunities, and a more diverse and inclusive environment.

    Freddie Peralta

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