Airbus

Airbus SE is a prominent European multinational aerospace corporation based in Leiden, Netherlands. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing, and delivery of commercial aircraft, helicopters, military systems, and space technologies. Airbus was established in 1970 through a consortium of European aerospace firms, aiming to compete with U.S. manufacturers like Boeing. Airbus has a rich history, beginning with the A300 program, which introduced the first twin-engine wide-body airliner in 1972. The company has since launched several key aircraft, including the A320 family, A330, A350, and the A380. Airbus also offers a range of helicopters and military aircraft, along with services in maintenance, training, and sustainable aviation innovation. The company is recognized as a leader in the aerospace industry, providing efficient solutions for commercial and military aviation needs.

Aviation & Aerospace Blagnac, France Founded 2014 ~14,723 employees PAR: AIR.PA

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Employees
14,723
+1.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$5.8M
Revenue ~$86.1B
Stock
AIR.PA
PAR
12-month attrition
7%
Tech: 7.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
24
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
2,182
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Airbus went from 12,907 employees in Oct 2024 to 14,723 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 773 people joined, 296 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other5,704
Engineering4,393
Operations1,740
Sales760
Finance600
Success529
Design382
HR335

Salaries at Airbus

All salaries

104 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering67
Executive5
Sales4
Marketing4
IT3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 24 filings.

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Airbus FAQ

How many employees does Airbus have?

Airbus has about 14,723 employees, up 1.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Airbus sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Airbus filed 24 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Airbus's revenue per employee?

Airbus makes about $5.85M in revenue per employee, based on $86.07B annual revenue and 14,723 employees.

How much does Airbus pay?

6figr has 104 salary profiles for Airbus in India and 18 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Airbus salaries page. See Airbus salaries in India

Is Airbus a public company?

Yes. Airbus is publicly traded under the ticker AIR.PA on PAR.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.