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)
