Airbus Defence & Space

2 Airbus Structural Jobs Hiring Near You

Supplier Development Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site

$145K - $150K/yr

A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus has built on ...

A team of 60 employees there provides sales, marketing, contracts, customer support and communications for the region's commercial aircraft, helicopters and space & defence divisions. Airbus Miami ...

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What is it like to work at Airbus?

Airbus is a global leader in the aerospace industry, with a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. The company operates a flat organizational structure, with a focus on cross-functional teams and open communication, allowing employees to work closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and expertise. Working at Airbus offers the opportunity to be part of a pioneering organization that designs, manufactures, and delivers cutting-edge aircraft and space systems, with a wide range of career paths and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Do workers at Airbus get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
49% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does Airbus pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

At Airbus, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
66% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from Airbus affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
95% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Airbus?

Most people get paid time off work.
97% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 30% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers at Airbus worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
96% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Airbus workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
57% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Airbus workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Airbus?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
83% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Airbus managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Airbus spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Airbus?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
92% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is working at Airbus good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
37% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Airbus feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Airbus get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Airbus?

Most people feel stressed out here.
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Airbus enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Airbus recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
34% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Airbus?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Airbus?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Airbus’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Airbus is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
What are the most popular jobs at Airbus?
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Infographic showing various Structural job openings at Airbus in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution.
Supplier Development Manager

Supplier Development Manager

Airbus

Herndon, VA • On-site

$145K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Airbus rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 61 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com
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Job Description:
Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world.
A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defence as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.
Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than sixfold order book increase since 2000.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supplier Development Manager to join our Procurement department. You will be part of a team developing supplier activities and you will be involved in securing aircraft deliveries on-time, with perfect quality. We would prefer to have a candidate in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., or Charlotte, NC, but minimally, this person needs to be based near a major (midwest to eastern) airport hub such as: Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, D.C., NYC, or Philadelphia.
Meet the team:
The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and supplying to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.
Your working environment:
This position is mission-based and you will travel weekly to Airbus suppliers & their subtiers. The missions range from short-term (a few days conducting an assessment) to long-term (months spent solving complex supply chain or quality management issues). The focus is finding someone with autonomy and a self-starting mentality who also appreciates gemba walks, collaboration, and problem-solving.
How we care for you:
  • Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
  • Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
  • Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
  • Supplier development management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Special projects
  • Depending on certain situations, this position can require up to 80% travel, primarily domestically; but occasionally internationally.

Your boarding pass:
  • A Bachelors' Degree in Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • A minimum of eight (8) years in professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Program Management
  • Must have demonstrable experience applying quality management tools/techniques
  • Supplier Recovery and Crisis Management
  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Six Sigma
  • Practical Problem Solving
  • Lean methodologies
  • Transfers of Work between Production sites and/or to other countries

Salary range based on the required profile: $145,000.00 - $150,000.00/year. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria. These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.
As a leader in our field, Airbus in America provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Airbus in America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus in America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training.
Airbus in America expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of Airbus' employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.
Employment Type:
US - Direct Hire
Experience Level:
Professional
Remote Type:
Full remote
Job Family:
Supplier Management
Job Posting End Date: 07.25.2026
Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.

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