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Christopher O’Brien Organ is working as an Aircraft Structures Engineer at Airbus Military in Spain
“You have been selected to be among the first people to take part in a brand new graduate programme for a global company, the first of a new generation. Much is expected by you and of you. You will be “future leaders”.
How do you know the company you work for is really global?
You join their international graduate programme. This is already an indication but lots of companies have this kind of programme nowadays. When you have your telephone interview you get a call from the US. You get asked to come to Paris for the Assessment Centre. While you are there, you speak to some people from Germany doing the assessment and to a Spaniard carrying out the interview. You finally get a job offer to work in Spain. Your first day is a Kick-off Event near Bordeaux in France, where you meet the others who were successful in the assessment. They come from the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, India, Netherlands, Andorra, Luxembourg and Australia, to name just a few countries and they are going to work in the UK, Germany, France and Spain to start with. For example, you might go to work on an aircraft destined for Asia. Your mentor has experience at working in France, Spain and the US. Finally, a big aim of the programme is to make contacts all over the world and you are encouraged and supported in doing this. As far as I am concerned, all this really means global...”
Joost van Tooren is working as Development Engineer in the Department of Flight Guidance at Defence & Security in Germany
“PROGRESS provides me with the opportunity to develop my managerial potential while I receive on-the-job-training in an international and multidisciplinary engineering environment.”
Netra Gowda is working as a Manager in the International HR department of Defence & Security in Germany
“I thoroughly enjoy the multi-cultural flavour of EADS. Its wide range of business units gives me immense variety as lateral movement is encouraged and supported. The working culture is more informal and relaxed than I had initially expected. The openness and support of the managers is excellent. The mentorship philosophy of PROGRESS gives me the perfect platform to realize my aspirations and grow within the organization!”
Sonja Schaal is currently working as International Career Development Coordinator in the HR department of Eurocopter in France
“I work with different cultures and consequently speak 3 languages a day, with English being the main language spoken. In the EADS/ Eurocopter context, I am able to expand my intercultural awareness, improve my language skills, and learn about different working styles and habits from my multicultural colleagues.
My fellow team members come from Malaysia, the USA, France, India, and Germany. Indeed, from all over the world! The PROGRESS Workshops in Bordeaux give me the opportunity to build an EADS-wide network and meet participants from other EADS Divisions. They also strengthen my skills and improve my expertise in order to promote my career track within the company. I am very proud of being selected for this programme and enjoy being at Eurocopter where I work in a fantastic and enthusiastic team which faces new challenges every day.”
Jan Weinbrenner, working for the Eurofighter Final Assembly Line in the Manufacturing area of Defence & Security in Germany
"For graduates and young professionals who love the field of aeronautics and the work in a multicultural environment PROGRESS is a perfect programme to enter the exciting world of EADS!
I am fascinated by airplanes and decided to apply for PROGRESS because it offers very good perspectives for a career inside EADS.
For me, a dream has come true, having the chance to work with airplanes day after day. Furthermore, the programme gives me the chance to experience the worlds of commercial and military aeronautics and moreover enables me to develop my personal skills. With this background and the international network I can build up, I'm sure to be well prepared for the coming challenges.”
Sandra Oberhollenzer is working as an Engineer in the Astrium Space Transportation Division for Orbital Propulsion Systems in Germany
“PROGRESS has a very attractive structure. Not only do I get to work in my preferred field, I also have the added bonus of taking part in training modules to coach me on the job in areas that are difficult to master as a young engineer, as well as networking events. This is complemented by an on-site mentor with over 20 years of experience who monitors my progress.
PROGRESS is ideal for people who are motivated and are keen to accelerate their careers.”
Sebastian Hugel is working as Supply Chain Manager in the Customer Support department of Defence & Security in Germany
“PROGRESS offers participants a broad insight into all the business areas of EADS and helps to develop a network consisting of other trainees, younger and older EADS employees and managers throughout the world. I like the idea of staying in one position for a year as this allows people within my team to accept me as a serious team member with full responsibility.
It is important for me to move forward – as a person and for the team. The PROGRESS Programme supports this concept and provides various workshops and networking events during these 24 months. It also provides assistance with placements in different Business Units, Divisions or countries. My mentor became a “to-go-person” for me to discuss issues outside the usual reporting structure and I look forward to continuing meetings with him for another year after the programme has finished.”
Christophe Timmermans is working Cost @ Completion Process Manager in the Finance & Controlling department of Eurocopter in France
“PROGRESS presents a great opportunity to start a career within EADS. It allows participants to develop a cross-functional network with other participants and to encounter very different working cultures, since one of the aims of the programme is to recruit people from different backgrounds. Participants can also gain important managerial skills through workshops and feedback from managers and mentors.”
Jan Oliver Paar is working as Wing Industrialization Engineer at Airbus in the UK
“Having worked in several European countries before joining PROGRESS, I encountered a very lean and efficient style of working, dedicated people and a constant focus on improvement. What I like most about PROGRESS is the fact that you can broaden your knowledge, skills and understanding of the company in many different ways. For instance, mentoring and off-the-job training sessions are very valuable experiences that are added to your challenging day-to-day activities. If you are looking for a sound foundation in an international career, PROGRESS is the right choice.”
Simone Krekow is working in the Technical Data Support & Services Department as Process Re-engineer and Change Manager for Airbus in France
“As a young professional with a French-German double degree in International Management, 3 years of international exposure and a passion for the aeronautic industry I have chosen the PROGRESS Programme to launch my international career at EADS.
PROGRESS enables you to create your "family" within EADS, gain experience and insight in at least two functions or Divisions before the final position. The programme also allows you to strengthen your interpersonal and teamwork skills, follow-up your professional objectives enlarge your EADS knowledge and make a lot of contacts and friends!”
Dominique Winkler is working as a Business Development Manager in the Rotors & Transmissions Product Center within Eurocopter in France.
“When I saw the advertisement of the PROGRESS programme on the EADS website for the first time, I thought that this programme was exactly what I was looking for to start my professional career!
Now I’m working in the Eurocopter Division as participant of the programme for three months and I’m confident that the decision to apply for PROGRESS was a good one. Regular feedback and evaluations provided by managers and HR help you to improve and ensure that the four workshop modules are a good fit with your individual development plan. The guidance provided by your personal mentor also allows you to have a “neutral” person to discuss all kind of topics with. Last but not least, there are interesting exchanges about experiences within the group of trainees working at the same location and within the whole group of PROGRESS trainees. And everyone has a lot of fun!”
Francois Serreau is working as Project Manager for Investment Planning and Realization in the Manufacturing area at Airbus in Germany
“PROGRESS gives me the opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and to deal with new exciting challenges on a regular basis. I appreciate working with people from all over the world and able to enhance my EADS network and knowledge. The programme means that I can develop many skills in technical fields and in management areas. My personal development is also reinforced by close support from my mentor and EADS HR.”
Mohit Sharma is working in the Finance & Controlling department of Defence & Security in Germany.
“If you want to have the thrill of doing big things early and in a multicultural environment, EADS is the right place to explore your challenging ambitions. “Dare to dream high” comes to my mind when I think of PROGRESS. The programme is full of challenges with a significant level of responsibility. I enjoy working in Finance and Controlling as my first assignment and it provides me with a platform to learn from my international peers across different Business Units. Feedback and guidance from my supervisor and my mentor help me to improve my skills and credentials, and all this contributes to establishing my own network within EADS.”
Jeremie Garcia is working as Industrialization Engineer Standard Time Value Expert in the A350 Section of Airbus in Spain
“The PROGRESS Programme represents an opportunity to gain international experience and build up a network of people within EADS. This process starts with everyone getting to know each other within the group of PROGRESS participants. I am happy to be part of a group of skilled, highly motivated and very nice people.”
