A DIVERSITY OF PROFESSIONS MOBILISED TO SUPPORT THE INCREASE IN PRODUCTION

The aerospace industry is experiencing an unprecedented period of significant increases in production rates. With order books full for the next 10 to 15 years, SEGULA’s objective is clear: to support the industry’s ramp-up and deliver on time. Airbus currently assembles 57 A320 aircraft per month. This figure is expected to reach 75 by 2027, representing a 33% increase in two years. The A350 is following the same trend: production, currently at six aircraft per month, is expected to double to 12 units by 2028. This is more than the record level achieved before the health crisis.

Fine deburring and quality control on a stainless steel casing

To meet these needs, SEGULA is strengthening its teams and actively recruiting in all delivery-related professions. This includes production, quality, manufacturing engineering, on-site technical functions, as well as supply chain, industrialisation and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul). The most sought-after profiles include workshop technicians (fitters, cable installers, boilermakers), design and calculation engineers, and embedded systems specialists. These are essential skills to support industrial efforts and accompany the sector’s ambitions.

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BUILDING LOYALTY AND SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES IN THEIR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

SEGULA’s aerospace teams enjoy real stability: most employees have been with the company for more than five years. Turnover is historically low in this sector thanks to an HR policy that promotes internal mobility, skills development and loyalty through a series of concrete initiatives:

⏵Certified continuing education programmes (Lean, CATIA, Airbus Process, etc.)
⏵A personalised career development plan
⏵Internal mobility opportunities between sites or business sectors
⏵Mentoring initiatives to support young recruits
⏵Committed partnerships, such as with the Elles Bougent association, to promote women’s careers in engineering

Bending operation on a metal part

Finally, at SEGULA, one third of recruitment is done through co-optation. This is a strong sign of commitment, which demonstrates the confidence of our employees, many of whom recommend their company to their friends and family.

Hugo’s career path

Hugo’s career path is a great example of the opportunities for growth at SEGULA. He joined us in March 2021 as a helicopter maintenance technician in Vitrolles (Southern France) and quickly took on more responsibilities. After a secondment to the military base in Pau with the MRO teams, he joined the production teams in Toulouse in 2023 as team leader for Airbus. He is now operations manager for ATR, where he oversees the complete integration of cabins. His career path demonstrates the diversity of the roles on offer and the trust placed in employees to develop within the group.

RECRUIT AND TRAIN NEW TALENT

To anticipate tomorrow’s needs and meet the challenges facing the sector, SEGULA mobilises all available resources (partnerships, training, events) to attract, train and retain the best talent.

Operational Employment Preparation Scheme

For several years, SEGULA has been relying on the “Operational Employment Preparation programme”: a pre-employment training course set up to address recruitment pressures in technical professions. This longstanding partnership enables job seekers to be trained, in conjunction with certified organisations, in aerospace manufacturing professions (particularly for positions such as fitteradjuster, cable installer and quality inspectors) with a view to securing permanent employment with SEGULA. Thanks to this programme, more than 20 such training courses have been organised. This has enabled the training and recruitment of around 50 people, who are now SEGULA employees.

Dounia’s career path

Dounia benefited from this programme with training as a Quality Inspector in 2022 before being hired for this position. She has been developing her skills ever since.

Partnerships with leading universities

SEGULA maintains strong relationships with local schools, particularly vocational high schools and technical colleges. Thanks to these partnerships, the group recruits many talented individuals each year for internships or work-study programmes, which often lead to permanent contracts with SEGULA.

The group is also present in engineering schools to present its professions through several initiatives:

⏵Internship and work-study programmes
⏵Professional presentations in classrooms or at forums
⏵Educational projects supervised by engineers

All of these measures help to nurture a pool of talent, identify future employees as soon as they complete their training, and promote SEGULA’s expertise among young people. The group’s international yet local structure allows employees to flourish within small teams while benefiting from opportunities in more than 30 countries around the world. Other initiatives are implemented throughout the year, such as participation in numerous recruitment forums and trade shows and the organisation of job dating events (SEGULA Days).