Airbus Plans to Recruit 5,000 Direct Employees in India

Airbus, one of the leading aerospace companies, is set to significantly expand its presence in India by increasing its direct workforce to over 5,000 employees.

This move aims to enhance job opportunities and benefit the local economy, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to the country. Currently, Airbus employs around 3,500 people directly in India.

A top company official shared that Airbus also plans to source services and components worth $2 billion from India over the next few years. This marks a substantial increase from the current level of €1 billion, underlining India’s role as a vital hub in Airbus’ global supply chain.

As part of its expansion, Airbus will establish a second pilot training center in collaboration with Air India. Additionally, the company is investing in the development of a new 5,000-seater Airbus campus in Bengaluru, aimed at boosting local capabilities and supporting its growing operations in the region.

Airbus is also collaborating with Indian research organizations to support the commercialization of the first ‘Made in India‘ Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a crucial step towards sustainable aviation practices. Airbus Defence and Space CEO, Michael Schoellhorn, emphasized that the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative is at the core of the company’s strategy, with the C295 program being a notable example. This program marks a historic milestone as the first aircraft fully manufactured in India by the private sector.