Building a Career at Air France: Diversity, Training, and Commitment

Air France emphasizes long-term career development, diversity, and training as central pillars of its employment strategy.

Workforce & Commitment
- Largest private employer in Île-de-France with 44,000+ employees.
- Average employee tenure: 21 years, showing strong loyalty.
- Over 1,500 internal career moves annually, reflecting robust mobility opportunities.

Career Development & Support
- Focus on internal mobility to align personal aspirations with company needs.
- Welcomes diverse profiles, including experienced professionals and career changers.
- Offers retraining opportunities, especially in aircraft maintenance, recruiting talent from industries like automotive.

Innovative Recruitment
- Uses the Simulation Recruitment Method (developed with France Travail).
- Evaluates candidates in real-life scenarios.
- No CV or formal qualifications required.
- Helps identify motivated talent with unique backgrounds.
- This approach has already led to 100+ hires, particularly in technical roles.

Recruitment Goals
- 2025: 2,500+ new employees hired (500+ in aircraft maintenance).
- 2026: 1,500+ planned hires, including:
- 900 permanent contracts (CDIs).
- Roles: aircraft mechanics, technicians, engineers, cabin crew, pilots, IT professionals.
- By 2027: 1,000+ new hires expected in aircraft maintenance.

Air France positions itself as a company where employees can shape their own career paths while contributing to the airline’s growth and innovation.