Airbus Referral Bonus Program

Airbus offers a referral bonus program to incentivize current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions within the company, particularly in high-demand roles such as tech and product positions. Here’s a detailed overview of the referral bonus structure:

Referral Bonus Structure

Tech/Product Roles

• Software Engineers, Data Scientists, Product Managers: The referral bonus for these high-demand positions is typically around €4,000.
• System Architects, UX/UI Designers: Bonuses for these roles can be approximately €3,000.

Other Roles

• Engineering Roles (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.): Bonuses are generally set at about €2,500.
• Administrative and Support Staff: The referral bonuses for these positions usually range around €1,500.

Eligibility and Guidelines

• Eligible Referrers: All Airbus employees, excluding those involved in the hiring process for the referred position, HR personnel, and senior management, are eligible to participate in the referral program.
• Candidate Eligibility: Referred candidates must not have applied to Airbus in the past 12 months and should meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the job description.
• Payout Timing: The referral bonus is typically paid out after the referred employee completes a probationary period, which is often 6 months.

Process

1. Submission: Employees must submit referrals through the official Airbus internal referral portal, ensuring all candidate details are accurate and complete.
2. Tracking: Employees can track the status of their referral through the portal, receiving updates on progress through each stage of the recruitment process.
3. Notification: Once a referred candidate is hired and completes the probation period, the referring employee will be notified about the bonus payout.

Benefits of the Referral Program

• Enhances Recruitment: By leveraging the networks of current employees, Airbus can access a wider talent pool.