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      Proceed with Caution: Serious Management and Transparency Issues - IT Business Analyst Airbus Employee Review

      1.0
      24 Mar 2026
      It business analyst
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      Pros

      Well-known company with strong market presence.

      Cons

      I worked at Airbus Portugal for about six months and was let go just before the end of my probation period due to alleged “technical gaps.” The issue is not the decision itself — it’s how it was handled. From day one, there was a clear mismatch between the role advertised (Business Analyst) and the actual work (closer to developer/application support on an unfamiliar platform). Despite this, I made the effort to adapt and learn. During the interviews, the technical aspects were NEVER evaluated (and the manager had the camera off during interview). What stood out most was the lack of management. I had to proactively request 1:1 meetings after one and three months, and both times I was told I was performing well and on the right track. No concerns were raised, no risks flagged, and no clear expectations set. In reality, there was no structured onboarding, no consistent follow-up, and no real support. My manager was largely absent, and feedback was vague and non-actionable. Then, without warning, I was informed that my contract would not continue due to the same “technical gaps” that had never been clearly communicated. During my exit discussion, HR openly acknowledged that there are known issues with management and leadership. Key concerns: Misleading role definition vs. actual responsibilities. No proper technical validation during hiring. Lack of onboarding and support. Absent management and poor communication. Known internal issues, but no effective action. If you’re considering joining Airbus Portugal, ask very specific questions about the role, expectations, and support structure.

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      Airbus Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am sincerely sorry to read about your experience at Airbus Portugal, particularly regarding the lack of transparency and support you felt during your onboarding and probation period. At Airbus, we pride ourselves on our core value of Respect, and we strive to create an environment where every employee is empowered to contribute their best through professional growth and clear communication. It is clear that we did not meet these standards in your case. Please be assured that we take your concerns regarding role alignment, technical validation, and management accountability seriously. We will ensure that your review is brought to the attention of our team in Lisbon to drive continuous improvement in our leadership and recruitment processes.

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      1.0
      23 May 2026
      Material handler
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I had a job to survive

      Cons

      I thought coming in this organization would treat you better, but they still haven't learned from years of people have these experiences. This "one team" is simply obedience and this is not a review from someone who didn't want to do there job. It is purely a social game here. I haven't met a person yet who didn't talk about drinking or trying to have unprofessional relations within this organization. They have people who care, but not enough to actually do anything about it. They made promises of fixing the underlying issues, sending people to other locations, working to make the workplace better. But I promise you, they won't. In the U.S., you are a pawn to them, this is still a European company, and ethics isn't there game and you don't want to play. You can report, take time to make sure things are safe for others, but God forbid if you get a manager who sees you as a threat or gaslights you about your performance. They want you to rush, take unnecessary risks and they will discriminate you depending on the location. Come prepared with ADA accommodations, empower yourself to say no. And do everything you can to protect yourself if you want a job here without putting someone's life at risk. There is a reason Airbus tapered with evidence gathering flight recordings in France. And. they. got. away. with. It. If you get to a place were you can turn a blind eye, or have what I call, golden life privilege, where you made it somewhere and have some skills hard to come by with inequity in this world, then sign right up. That's what these positive reviews are about, it is just a game and they play the popularity contest to win. Not to keep you, and they will let you go, when you stand by the so called integrity they hire you on. Because this is a first hand account of it, and they will, take all the information you gather away from you.

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