Diverse Workforce
Diversity at Hawker Beechcraft Corporation means building
a culture in which all employees feel welcome and
able to contribute to their maximum. We believe this
gives us the advantage to attract, fully utilize,
inspire and retain the most talented people possible.
We want our employees to question more thoughtfully
than our competitors, think more completely, consider
from more perspectives and come to better conclusions.
All of these are the critical ingredients necessary
to compete in the global general-aviation industry.
In 2006, the company received the Equal Opportunity
Corporate Diversity Award from the Urban League in
Wichita, Kan. The award recognized our efforts for
further understanding and cooperation among employees,
customers and the community; to establish a diversity
program that includes recruitment, promotion and supply
chain components; and to contribute to improving the
quality of life in the greater Wichita metro area
by encouraging employee involvement.
One reflection of our commitment to diversity can
be seen in the formally recognized networking groups
called Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). These groups
foster an inclusive work environment so that all employees
are fully engaged and working together effectively
to meet our business goals.
ERGs serve as forums to communicate diversity issues
and concerns to leadership in a neutral, respective
environment. Each group focuses on personal and professional
development, while also taking on company and community
projects.
- > Women’s Network Initiative (WNI)
- > Black Employees Network (BEN)
- > Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies
(GLBTA)
- > Young Employee Success Network (YESnet)