Aviation Week & Space Technology
08/20/2007, page 90
Printed headline: Formulas That Work
What organization doesn’t want first pick of the most desirable engineering and technical talent? They all do, of course, but making it happen is easier said than done.
The first requirement is to know what aerospace and defense professionals consider most meaningful in a job. According to Aviation Week’s 2007 Workforce Study, “Where A&D Professionals Want To Work,” technical challenge heads the list of the three top considerations. The other two are education/career growth, and a workplace where individuals are made to feel valued and able to contribute.
The following companies profiled are the ones that ranked the highest in the top three categories. Some organizations use large size to put greater emphasis on education/training, while others are smaller and use that size to react quickly to recruiting opportunities and mold a more personalized and stimulating work environment.
Regardless of how they’re positioned in the supply chain, what these companies have in common is an appreciation of what it takes to attract and keep highly qualified individuals.
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