Could the Airbus grant Increase aerospace jobs?

In summary, Airbus has received a 28 million pound grant which will help keep close to 2000 jobs safe. This is seen as a positive sign that things may be changing for the company. However, some are skeptical and see this as a typical backhander for the aerospace industry. As an ex-employee, the grant is seen as only a small piece of a larger puzzle and it will take more than 28 million to safeguard the remaining workforce of 6500. There are concerns about mismanagement and redundancies being processed, with some voluntary redundancies not being truly voluntary. The company also has a high number of managers who are not performing well.
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Hi guys, :D

MORE good news it seems. was reading , http://www.themanufacturer.com/uk/content/9339/Airbus_get_" and it said Airbus was getting a 28 million pound grant.

This will keep close on 2000 http://www.careers-jobs.eu/aerospace-jobs" safe.

Could this be the sign that things are changing? I hope so, It will mean we can all breathe a little easier.
 
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28M GBP ($50M) for 2000 jobs - sounds about the typical backhander for aerospace.
 
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True, but i suppose every lil bit helps ey? another small piece of a larger puzzle.
 
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As an ex employee of Airbus, i watched a new factory being built on site, for the composite wing project(hence the 28 million),and at the same time, redundancies were being processed.
Talk about mis management. And the voluntary redundancies weren't all exactly voluntary. If you were unfortunate enough to have had any time off with illness, then you were getting compulsary. (zero payout, for under two years). So, a lot of people were forced out with their "voluntary" redundancy.
That place is saturated with management. 90% of those managers are really bad at their job.
It'll take more than 28 million to safeguard the remaining workforce (6500) approx.
Someone mentioned it would keep 2000 jobs safe. Airbus broughton could not operate at those manning levels.
 

1. What is the Airbus grant and how does it relate to the aerospace industry?

The Airbus grant is a financial aid package provided by the European Union to the Airbus company, a major player in the aerospace industry. This grant is aimed at promoting research and development in the aerospace sector and supporting the growth of the industry.

2. How would an increase in the Airbus grant impact aerospace jobs?

An increase in the Airbus grant would likely have a positive impact on aerospace jobs. This grant would provide more funding for research and development, leading to new innovations and advancements in the industry. This, in turn, could create more job opportunities in various areas such as engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance.

3. Would the increase in aerospace jobs be limited to just Airbus or would it benefit the entire industry?

While the Airbus grant is specifically targeted towards the company, the benefits of increased aerospace jobs would extend beyond just Airbus. As the aerospace industry is highly interconnected, the growth of one company can often lead to growth in other areas of the industry. This could result in job opportunities at other aerospace companies as well.

4. Are there any potential drawbacks to the increase in the Airbus grant?

While an increase in the Airbus grant may have many benefits, there could also be potential drawbacks. One potential concern is that the grant could create an uneven playing field, giving Airbus an advantage over its competitors. This could potentially lead to job losses at other aerospace companies.

5. Is there any evidence to suggest that an increase in the Airbus grant would actually lead to an increase in aerospace jobs?

While there is no guarantee that an increase in the Airbus grant would directly lead to an increase in aerospace jobs, there is evidence to suggest that it could have a positive impact on the industry. For example, in 2014, Airbus received a similar grant from the European Union, which led to the creation of over 1,500 new jobs at the company's German and French facilities.

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