Airbus is investing in its UK operations by filling new positions available across the country, including cybersecurity and software engineering roles, as well as project and programme manager positions. This recruitment drive comes as part of Airbus’ latest Oxford Economics survey illustrating the company’s contribution to the UK’s economy and support of direct and indirect employment. With over 25 sites across the UK, Airbus is the largest civil aerospace company in the country, the largest space satellite company and supplier of large aircraft to the Royal Air Force. One of its major space hubs located in Portsmouth employs over 1,100 people in highly skilled jobs, and the UK’s next generation of milsatcom, through the Skynet Enduring capability programme, is one of the proposed sites that Airbus is actively bidding for.
The survey highlights Airbus’ contribution to UK employment, investment, research & development and sovereign capability, and its importance to the UK’s manufacturing capabilities, which further supports economic performance. John Harrison, Airbus General Counsel and UK Chairman, comments that the company’s continued investment in R&D is helping to tackle global issues like climate change and conflict. Harrison is proud of the company’s deep roots in the UK supply chain and investment across all four nations, leading to long-term regional and local growth, ensuring Airbus’ positive impact is felt at every level.
