29 Airbus S.A.S. Interview Questions (with Answers)

1.

What is your current salary?

A potential employer will often base their offer on your current salary. You should be transparent about your most recent earnings and be prepared to back up any salary requests.

If you are currently employed: "I am currently earning a base salary of $78,000, plus a car allowance of $900/month, and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."

Rachelle's Answer

"I am currently earning a base salary of $78,000, plus a car allowance of $900/month, and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."

Rachelle's Answer

"If you are currently unemployed: "My most recent position paid me a base salary of $45,000 plus overtime and health benefits. I am looking for a competitive salary in my next position."

2.

Your workload will be large at Airbus. How do you balance life and work?

It is essential to keep a healthy work/life balance to prevent burnout. Talk to the interviewer about how you can maintain that appropriate balance for yourself.

Rachelle's Answer

"I find that with the right company, it's pretty simple to balance life and work. When I enjoy what I do, it doesn't feel like a chore. I am always sure that when at home, my family gets my attention first. I take time on the weekends to do things for myself and ensure that I regenerate before the work week begins."

Rachelle's Answer

"Not every day will be balanced, and I understand that. I find that I can achieve a great work/life balance most days when I take some time to do something for myself. Whether that be a quick workout, or cooking a delicious meal when I get home."

3.

How do you think your early career will help you succeed in this position?

Did you start working at a young age? Perhaps you have held some tough jobs earlier in your career? Many hiring managers agree that the best employees are ones with 'grit' and who have held a 'dirty job' or two in their lives. Talk to the interviewer about your early work experience.

Rachelle's Answer

"I have been working since I was just 14 years old. My first job was as a shop hand for my father who was a mechanic. I had to sweep, clean, greet customers and order parts. It was a great way for me to get my hands dirty and I was taught excellent customer service skills from an early age. Everything that I learned during that time has helped me to stay grounded and humble in my career."

Rachelle's Answer

"I started my career working in an office, so I was able to quickly understand how important it is to stay organized and maintain clear communication with everyone on the team. I believe my early experience will help me succeed in this position because it caused me to form good habits from the beginning."

Anonymous Answer

"My early career in both university and customer service has allowed me to develop my skills significantly. My ability to work in a team, my time management, organization and communication skills, or my practical knowledge gained while taking part in university projects have all developed me into a person that embodies the same six core values that represent Airbus."

Rachelle's Answer

Way to go! Bringing in the six core values of Airbus is a great way to finish off this question. Be sure to list these when you are in your real-life interview. You could also dive deeper by expressing how you embody each core value in your professional life.

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4.

At Airbus we seek to hire only those with aerospace experience. Are you more experienced in the private or public aerospace industry?

The interviewer would like to see that you have experience in the industry; whether your aerospace experience comes from private or public entities. If the job description or job posting from Airbus S.A.S. points out a preference of one over the other, it is wise to focus your answer on that particular experience.

Rachelle's Answer

"I noticed in your job posting that you prefer to see experience in the public aerospace sector. I do have experience in both public and private; however, the most recent three years of my work experience is in the public sector."

Rachelle's Answer

"I can say that I have equal experience in both public and private aerospace matters. Is there a specific sector where you would prefer to see stronger experience? I would be happy to highlight that experience for you, further."

Anonymous Answer

"I did not notice your job posting request a specific form of experience. I possess roughly two years of experience within University-based projects, which is in the private sector."

Rachelle's Answer

Try to lead with your experience rather than with an 'I did not' statement. I have offered a revision, below.

"My experience is primarily in university-based projects, which is the private sector. I am confident that I could meet the needs of your industry."

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Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

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Airbus Interview Questions

What is your current salary?

Airbus Interview Questions

What is your current salary?

Your workload will be large at Airbus. How do you balance life and work?

How do you think your early career will help you succeed in this position?

At Airbus we seek to hire only those with aerospace experience. Are you more experienced in the private or public aerospace industry?

Rate your communication skills from 1-10 with proper examples backing your given rating.

Have you progressed in your career as you have expected?

Confidentiality is of utmost importance to us at Airbus. Are you willing to sign a confidentiality agreement, if hired?

At Airbus we have some strong competitors. In your opinion, what makes us stand out from the others?

There are numerous career avenues you can take with Airbus. Which career path interests you the most?

The aerospace and defense industry is ever-changing. At Airbus we seek to hire individuals with a keen interest in this industry. How do you stay up to date on aerospace related current events?

In your opinion, what is the biggest breakthrough in the aerospace and defense industry in the past decade?

Because of the nature of business at Airbus we conduct background checks on employees. This includes criminal background, credit, and education verification checks. Are you willing to comply?

Our goal is to be the top rated company in our industry. After researching Airbus, what do you think we could improve on?

We are looking for specific post-secondary education for this role. Tell me about your post-secondary education and how it will help you in this position with Airbus.

Many of our industry competitors have their employees under a non-compete contract. Are you bound by any non-compete contract with your current employer?

How do you like to be recognized for your accomplishments?

Would you say you focus more on reasons why change will not work rather than adapting to new changes?

Who would you say inspires you?

Looking at your resume, it seems there are certain skills necessary for this position that do not stand out. How do you think you will be able to compensate for these missing skills?

Tell me about an achievement you are proud of. What did you find challenging about it?

How do you like to encourage ideas in others?

If you were given a choice, which work related task would you leave for last? Why?

How do you define success?

How have you demonstrated leadership ability when you were not in a leadership role?

How often do you think of innovations that will improve your work performance?

Looking at your resume, I see multiple gaps between employments, what were you doing during those gaps?

Do you believe it is possible to be a good team member yet disagree with the leader?

Are you actively interviewing with other companies, and are you close to offer stage with anyone?

How do you manage your time?