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Dassault Aviation, respected employer

In Statista’s 2025 ranking of France’s 500 best employers, conducted for Capital magazine, we came third in the Aerospace, Rail and Naval category.

In Statista’s 2025 ranking of France’s 500 best employers, conducted for Capital magazine, we came third in the Aerospace, Rail and Naval category. For the past decade, Dassault Aviation has been ranked by students and graduates as one of the top 10 companies to work for. In the Universum 2024 ranking of the most attractive employers across all fields, we once again came in among the top 5; in addition, we were ranked in the top 3 most popular manufacturing companies according to an Epoka survey.

Bringing new talent on board

In 2024, a total of 2,400 employees, including some 240 apprentices, joined our ranks. This hiring process includes a rigorous induction program for new recruits, including the organization of Envol training days and the involvement of the Dassault Aviation Defense Academy, as well as an enhanced skills development and training plan. At the same time, Dassault Aviation is working to develop its talent pool through professional retraining initiatives, specifically the Diploma in Advanced Metalworking (CQPM) program for fitters and metalworkers, and the School of Mechanical Systems, established at our Argonay plant. We are focused on providing our employees with skills and ensuring equal opportunities for all. Dassault Aviation is committed to promoting the careers of its female employees. In partnership with the Elles bougent and AirEmploi associations, we are helping to promote scientific and technical careers among secondary school girls.