Description of the programme
Striving for PROGRESS? - Participate in the EADS Corporate Development Programme for Graduates and Professionals (Early Careers) at different locations within and outside Europe.

EADS offers you this unique entry path to start your career in the EADS Group (Airbus, Eurocopter, Astrium, Cassidian and EADS Headquarters). This 24-month-programme will develop and support the highest calibre graduates and Professionals (Early Careers) who are eager to gain international experience in a world class aerospace and defence company. The PROfessional and GRaduate Entry Support Scheme (PROGRESS) is a programme in the EADS Corporate Young Management Development Portfolio.

Assignments
Depending on your qualification and background, you will have the opportunity to work in challenging positions either in a technical field or in a support function. The positions are diverse and cover the areas of Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Services and Support, IT, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Strategy, Business Development, Communications, Contract Management as well as Marketing and Sales.

Participants have a permanent contract from the very beginning and will move to a new position after the completion of the programme. This position will be in another Division and/or country.

Network events will enhance your understanding of the EADS businesses and will enlarge your personal contacts within the company. Beyond this, tailor-made workshops and a blue collar experience in one of our factories will extend your personal skills and knowledge. Furthermore, you will have a personal mentor from senior management for 36 months to give you guidance, support and feedback. On top of that, you will work on challenging business projects aside your daily job under the guidance of top executive sponsors.

Your profile
0-3 years of professional work experience
At least 12 months of experience abroad (internships, studies, work experience, school exchange)
Excellent academic background in engineering and/or business
Very good communication skills and a strong team spirit
Creative and innovative mindset
Desire for world-wide mobility
Passion for engineering and technology

English language fluency, additional language skills are a plus
For further information and to apply, please visit [www.eads.com/progress]